OEMHS Resource Library
Below you will find links to a number of documents, websites, and other resources to help you better prepare for and respond to emergencies. Print versions of our preparedness brochures are available by request.
Montgomery County Community Preparedness Workbook
- Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Spanish) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (French) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Chinese - Simplified) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Amharic) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Korean) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Russian) Community Preparedness Workbook
- (Vietnamese) Community Preparedness Workbook
Montgomery County Access & Functional Needs Preparedness Workbook
- Access & Functional Needs Preparedness (also available in Braille by request)
- (Spanish) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (French) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (Chinese - Simplified) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (Amharic) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (Korean) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (Russian) Access & Functional Needs Preparedness
- (Vietnamese) Access & Functional NeedsPreparedness
Montgomery County Emergency Kit Checklist
Montgomery County Preparedness Brochures
- Family Preparedness
- Senior Preparedness
- Pet Preparedness
- Kid Preparedness
- Business Preparedness
- "You Are the Help Until Help Arrives"
- (Chinese - Traditional) Family Preparedness
- (Spanish) Family Preparedness
- (French) Are You Emergency Ready?
- (Korean) Are You Emergency Ready?
- (Vietnamese) Are You Emergency Ready?
Montgomery County Preparedness Materials for Kids
- Coloring Book - Ages ~3-5 (English)
- Coloring Book - Ages ~3-5 (Spanish)
- Activity Book - Ages ~6-9
Montgomery County Family Communication Plan
- (English) Family Communications Plan
- (Spanish) Family Communications Plan
- (Chinese) Family Communications Plan
- (Korean) Family Communications Plan
- (Amharic) Family Communications Plan
- (Vietnamese) Family Communications Plan
- (French) Family Communications Plan
Other Montgomery County Resources
- Montgomery County 311 or call 311 - Montgomery County’s source for non-emergency government information and services
- Montgomery County Winter Storm Information - Information for plowing, closings/delays, and Montgomery County's Snow Plan
- Crisis Center or call 240-777-4000 - provides crisis services 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year
- Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities & Adults 50+ - This guide has a comprehensive listing of public, private and non-profit transportation in the Washington Metropolitan Region, State of Maryland, and beyond that can be used by everyone in the community
- Montgomery County Transportation Options for Older Adults - Need to get around? Montgomery County can help.
Houses of Worship Preparedness
Business Preparedness
- Planning Resources for Business Preparedness
- Montgomery County Small Business Continuity Guide
- Ready.gov - The Federal Emergency Mangement Agency's emergency preparedness campaign contains a wealth of information on emergency and continuity planning.
- CDC Business Resources - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer a wide range of resources on business and facility preparedness.
- Do1Thing Business Continuity Guide - This guide details 12 steps that businesses can work on monthly that will move them toward emergency preparedness
General Preparedness Websites
- Ready.gov - The Federal Emergency Management Agency's emergency preparedness campaign contains a host of resources to prepare your family, your community, and your business.
- MEMA.Maryland.gov - The Maryland Emergency Management Agency's website has information on preparedness and hazards that affect the state.
- RedCross.org/prepare - The Red Cross website has emergency planning resources for families, businesses, and schools.
Health Preparedness
- CDC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website has preparedness information and resources to stay healthy.
- Flu.gov - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website has information about preventing the flu and caring for those who have it.
- Office of Preparedness and Response - Part of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Pet Preparedness
- Humane Society - The Humane Society of the United States Disaster Preparedness Information.
- Ready.gov - The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Pet Preparedness Information
Presentation Slides
- Library Presentation - Presentation given at various Montgomery County Libraries during Spring 2017
Weather Information
- Weather.gov - The National Weather Service's website has forcasts and information on weather safety.
- Storm Prediction Center - The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center offers maps and discussions of forecasted and current storm activity.
Workplace Preparedness
- Montgomery County Employee Emergency Handbook
- Bleeding Control Kit Instructions
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Guide
- Montgomery County Employee Emergency Presentation
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Active Shooter: How to Respond. - This brief manual offers information on how to prepare and respond to an active shooter situation in the workplace.
- VIDEO - Avoid | Deny | Defend - Surviving an Active Shooter Event Video
- VIDEO - Operations for Consideration Active Shooter Training