Dr. Lisa G. Kaplowitz, Health Director, Alexandria, Virginia Health Department  

Resources

Center for Disease Control – Also is linked to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Web site
Has excellent information for preparing children for emergencies
ready.gov/kids
babyzone.com – articles to prepare children for emergency
Red Cross

Many states have great sites as well:
Virginia Department of Health
Local Poison Control Centers
Telephone 211 Services – many are social service links
            (don’t use 911 for non-real emergency  situations)