Library: Emergency Management: Guide Home

Library Resources

Gale Research Complete This link opens in a new window
AccessEmergency Medicine This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window

Suggested search terms: "emergency management" OR "disaster preparedness" OR "disaster response"

Declaring Disaster: Buffalo's Blizzard of '77 and the Creation of FEMA This link opens in a new window
Environmental Disaster Management This link opens in a new window
First Responders: Communications, Support and Safety This link opens in a new window
Futureproof: How to Build Resilience in an Uncertain World This link opens in a new window
Introduction to Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration This link opens in a new window
Issues in Disaster Recovery and Assistance This link opens in a new window
Texas Task Force 1: Urban Search and Rescue This link opens in a new window
Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives: The Thai Cave Rescue This link opens in a new window
Understanding Disaster Insurance: New Tools for a More Resilient Future This link opens in a new window

This is a sample of the ebooks in our library collection. To find more ebooks related to this topic, do a Library Search. Search keywords such as "emergency management" and "disaster response". To refine your search even more combine these keywords with keywords specific to type of emergency. For example, search "emergency management" AND wildfires.

This is just a sample of the multimedia resources available through the library's databases. To find more multimedia sources in our library collection, search the Gale Research Complete database. Use keywords such as "emergency management", "emergency planning", "disaster preparedness", "disaster response", and "disaster relief". Select Multimedia from "All Content Types".

Web Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA is a U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating disaster relief and emergency management.
State Emergency Management Agencies
This is a website of the United States government (.gov) that provides information on how to find your state's emergency management agency.
Emergency Management | U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)
NEMA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
DHS: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a pivotal role in emergency management and disaster response by coordinating federal efforts, providing financial assistance, developing preparedness strategies, and leveraging technology to improve disaster recovery processes.
American Red Cross: Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
The American Red Cross provides immediate relief, shelter, and support to disaster victims while also offering long-term recovery assistance and disaster preparedness education.
Make a Plan | Ready.gov
Ready.gov's "Make a Plan" helps you prepare for emergencies by guiding you to discuss communication, shelter, evacuation, and meeting place plans with your family or household.
Disaster Research Center | University of Delaware
The Disaster Research Center (DRC) at the University of Delaware is a pioneering institution dedicated to understanding the social aspects of disasters. The DRC's website offers a wealth of information on their research, publications, and projects, providing valuable insights into disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.