Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources: Disaster Medicine

Downloadable medical screening tool. Two tools currently available, an Anthrax scenario and a Hepatitis A outbreak. Available for Blackberry, iPhone, iPod and iPad devices.

The PTSDpubs Database (formerly PILOTS) is an extensive PTSD resource produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs although it is not limited to literature on PTSD among Veterans.

Features information and links about toxic substances, toxicological profiles and a toxic substances portal.

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is a regional inter-governmental agency for disaster management in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.

Features links to articles and publications and issue briefs. Topic areas include Avian/Pandemic Influenza, Bioagents, Hospital Preparedness and Countermeasure Development.

Information for physicians and other health professionals who want to volunteer. Also features a toolkit with guidance documents and difference topics such as hospital surge, mental health and quarantine/isolation.

Provides expert advice and consultation to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the medical and public health needs of children in disasters.

Website features links to resources and reports. The center also sponsors conferences.

The National Center for PTSD is dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD. We work to assure that the latest research findings help those exposed to trauma.

Features links to OSHA standards and regulations, guidance documents, safety and health guides and other resources for first responders, first receivers, safety officers and health professionals.

Reducing mortality, morbidity, and societal disruption resulting from emergencies and disasters through the detection, management and mitigation of high-threat pathogens, and all-hazards risk reduction, preparedness, response and early recovery activities that build resilience and use a multi-sectoral approach to contribute to health security.

From US Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Provides guidance for health care providers, primarily physicians, about clinical diagnosis and treatment of radiation injury during radiological and nuclear emergencies
web-based information that is also downloadable in advance, so that it would be available during an emergency if the internet is not accessible

Features links to WHO situation reports and other useful links.

Online guide book on psychological first aid geared to first responders and field workers.