ASSE Offers Key Resources for Emergency Preparedness & Response In Light of Hurricane Sandy Recovery
DES PLAINES, IL (November 6, 2012) — To help those recovering from Hurricane Sandy and those preparing for contingency situations, the American Society of Safety Engineers is providing the following list and links to key resources:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) – Emergency Preparedness
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-136/ for Guidance for Filtration and Air-Cleaning Systems to Protect Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks
EPA Emergency Management – Disaster information
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) — Emergency Response PHMSA – http://phmsa.dot.gov/prepare-respond — Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
National Weather Service http://www.weather.gov/ and flooding info. at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=phi
National Hurricane Survival Initiative –includes checklist for business owners to prepare for a hurricane
Ready.gov – Preparation Tips
Contact: ASSE PR