External Resources
Here are some links to external resources that we think you will find helpful and informative. When you click on these links you will leave the JLWA website and be redirected to another site. JLWA has no control over the information contained on these external sites and the inclusion of a website on this list is not an endorsement of that site. To return to the James Lee Witt Associates site click on your back button.-
44 - CFR - Emergency Management and Assistance
This is a link to an elecronic version of the most current 44-CFR, the Emergency Management and Assistance section of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
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American Red Cross
Be ready for emergencies with valuable information from the American Red Cross.
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Atomic Clock
Get the most accurate time in the world from the Atomic Clock at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.
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Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA)
Here you'll find resources and information about disaster preparedness, assistance and hazard mitigation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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FEMA 9500 Series Policy Publications
A link to the complete FEMA Public Assistance Policy Reference Manual that contains all Public Assistance policies formatted for printing.
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FEMA Public Assistance Appeals Database
The Appeals Database is an online, searchable database containing FEMA responses to applicant appeals for assistance.
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Flu.gov
Your source of up to date information about the Seasonal Flu and the H1N1 Flu Virus from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Louisiana Recovery Authority
Recovery information for those in Louisiana affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008.
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National Emergency Management Association
Homepage of the the professional association of emergency management directors.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
FloodSmart.gov - The official site of the National Flood Insurance Program. Since standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP.
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National Hurricane Center
NOAA's most up to date information about hurricane formation, forecasting and tracking.
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National Incident Management System (NIMS)
NIMS is an emergency response system that is designed to improve preparation, coordination and incident management in the event of a crisis requiring disaster relief.
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NOAA's National Weather Service
Weather warnings and forecasts, radar and satellite images from NOAA's National Weather Service.
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Ready.gov
Prepare, plan, stay informed. Helpful information for households, businesses and kids. Brought to you by FEMA.
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Rebuild Iowa Office
Recovery information for Iowans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and floods of 2008.
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Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
The Stafford Act is the statutory authority for most federal disaster response activities especially as they pertain to FEMA and FEMA programs.
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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Here you'll find the latest information about United Nations relief efforts in Haiti and the UN's other humanitarian relief work around the globe.
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U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID promotes peace and stability by fostering economic growth, protecting human health, providing emergency humanitarian assistance, and enhancing democracy in developing countries.
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U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
This link will take you to the Department of Homeland Security homepage.
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U.S. Geoligical Survey (USGS)
Learn about earthquakes and earthquake preparedness from the USGS.
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Information about SBA's Disaster Loan Program.
