
Natural Disasters: How to Help
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Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
http://www.ymca.net
YMCAs also offer camps, computer classes, and community service opportunities in addition to fitness classes.
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
The website of the American Red Cross provides information on first aid and safety. It also gives details about enrolling in babysitting classes.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/
This link contains information from the CDC on preparing for and handling a natural disaster or severe weather emergency. Events covered include tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, as well as severe heat and cold.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov
FEMA helps teach people how to get through a disaster.
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