Both within the IU community and throughout our city, state, and country, emergency preparedness measures have been enacted. The following agencies and resources can provide news, information, and guidelines on ways to prepare for emergencies.

Bloomington Resources

• American Red Cross, Monroe County Chapter
• Bloomington Hospital
• Bloomington Police Department
• City of Bloomington
• Monroe County Emergency Management
• Monroe County Government
• National Weather Service Forecast for Bloomington
• National Weather Service Watches and Warnings for Monroe County

State of Indiana Resources

• Indiana Travel Advisory Map
• Indiana Department of Homeland Security
• Indiana Public Safety Commission
• Indiana State Police
• Indiana Counter-Terrorism and Security Council (CTASC)
• Indiana Department of Education Checklist for a Safe and Secure School Environment (PDF)

Federal Resources

• American Red Cross
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Citizen Corps (information on citizen preparedness and opportunities for citizens to get involved)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• National Terrorism Advisory System
• National Weather Service
• Ready.gov: Emergency Preparedness Guide for Citizens
• U.S. Department of Education – Emergency Planning
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Public Health
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Department of State – International Travel Warnings
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Emergency Preparedness
• U.S. Postal Service: Security of the Mail (suspicious packages)
• USA.gov Disasters and Emergencies information
• White House – Homeland Security