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[Local]
Written by Ashleigh K. McCabe in May, 2007, in pursuit of a Master's of Public Health, this report "examines penetrating trauma injuries identified through 9-1-1 calls as an indicator of the incidence of homicide in Richmond, Virginia. The purpose of this study was to determine if Richmond has become a safer city, with respect to this type of injury over a five year period." The results of Ms. McCabe's study are a must-read.
[Local]
The City's guide to emergency preparedness details what to do in major and minor emergency for families, pets, businesses and all citizens in the City of Richmond. Outlines evacuation routes, what to have in an emergency prepare kit, numbers for city services, what to do when you lose power etc.
[State]
This brief report looks at the three stages of resilience in the wake of disasters: resistance, absorption and restoration. Thoughts on how Virginia can be better prepared are summed up in the conclusion.
[State]
This webpage from the Virginia Department of Taxation includes valuable information about the 3 annual sales tax holidays in Virginia: Hurricanes and Emergency Preparedness Items, School Supplies and Clothing, and Energy Star and WaterSense Products. The site provides information on what items qualify, frequently asked questions, and when the holidays occur each year.
[State]
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has updated its elected officials guide to emergencies and disasters. This 8-page guide includes a process for handling disasters, reasons why meeting National Incident Management System requirements are essential, relevant sections of the Code of Virginia, synopses of FEMA’s Individual and Public Assistance programs and tips for dealing with the media.
[State]
This 2009 Virginia State Police Report describes their most recent mission, goals, and provides a detailed progress report. It also details initiatives taken to improve programs such as elimination auto theft and drug enforcement.
[National]
TFAH issues the Ready or Not? report to provide the public and policymakers with an independent analysis about progress and ongoing vulnerabilities in the nation’s public health preparedness. The report assesses the level of preparedness in states, evaluates the federal government’s role and performance, and offers recommendations for improving emergency preparedness.
[National]
This report contains tips from the River Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross on key factors in developing a plan in the event of a hurricane.
[National]
Five years after Katrina, this report takes a state-by-state look at the adequacy of disaster preparedness and emergency plans for protecting children in disaster situations.
[National]
This December 2008 report details the delivery of human services by faith-based and community organizations (FBCO) in the aftermath of both Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita in 2005.