http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos A geographic information system (GIS) portal "designed to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and improve citizen services." Has key resources for atmosphere and climate, business, and hum admin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:09:40 +0000 atmosphere business climate geo data geographic information systems geography gos health hurricanes weather http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=paho “It contains 250 publications (25,000 pages) of experiences, ideas and solutions to advance the cause of disaster reduction." admin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:29:32 +0000 accidents assessment biological control of vectors caribbean cities at risk city planning communicable disease control community participation disaster education disaster mitigation disaster planning disaster preparedness disaster prevention disaster response dominica drinking water earthquakes effects from disasters on buildings emergency feeding emergency medical services engineering environmental health epidemiological surveillance essential medicine feeding floods food stage health planning health policy health services health staff health-effects from disasters hospital architecture hospital construction hospital management hospital planning hospitals hurricanes international assistance in disaster international cooperation jamaica latin america mass casualty management medical response mexico needs assessment nutrition nutritional emergencies primary health care relief risk analysis sanitary management sanitation in disasters security measures sewerage st. vincent supply management training materials urban settings use of medicine volcanoes vulnerability analysis http://www.redcross.org/disaster/disasterguide/ Download the entire guide or only the chapters of interest. Covers a wide range of disasters, some not specifically covered in other guides.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:42:52 +0000 chemical emergencies disaster preparedness disaster supplies kit drought earthquakes evacuation family disaster plan fires floods hazardous materials incidents heat hurricanes landslides nuclear power plant incidents post-disaster safety sheltering terrorism thunderstorms tornadoes tropical storms tsunamis volcanoes winter storms http://www.ready.gov/index.html Covers what to include in a readiness kit, creating a family plan, deciding whether to go or stay, and being informed about what might happen. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:42:50 +0000 biological threat chemical threat disaster preparedness explosions extreme heat fires floods hurricanes landslide and debris flow mudslides natural disasters (earthquakes nuclear blast radiation threat terrorism thunderstorms tornadoes tsunamis volcanoes wildfires winter storms and extreme cold) http://geology.com/teacher/ Lesson plans, activities, projects, educational links, and much more which can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom from elementary school through university. Also links to news items for specific subjects. admin Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:27:03 +0000 antarctic arctic astronomy coastal geology diamonds dinosaurs earthquakes erosion floods fossil fuels fossils geography geothermal glaciers global warming gold ground water hurricane katrina hurricanes landslides maps meteorites meteorology meteors minerals oceanography planets plate tectonics rock cycle rocks satellite images space subsidence teaching resources tsunamis volcanoes water weather http://namma.msfc.nasa.gov Details about this NASA mission whose 'major research topics [include examining] the formation and evolution of tropical hurricanes in the eastern and central Atlantic and their impact on the U.S. east coast.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:12:28 +0000 africa hurricanes monsoons weather http://www.ibiseye.com Uses Google Maps technology to track hurricanes and other severe weather in Florida. View storm paths, weather alerts, and neighborhood damage reports (active only during a storm). Includes weather news and storm tracks from past hurricanes back to the 1800s.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:55:27 +0000 cyclones: trackinghurricanes: florida hurricanes mashup weather http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/ Provides links to charities that assist victims (humans and animals) of hurricanes; also links to agencies that provide information about hurricanes and about weather and natural disasters generally.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:42:01 +0000 charities disaster relief hurricanes http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml Features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized, the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:41:52 +0000 emergency management hurricanes natural disasters saffir-simpson hurricane scale http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ 'While nothing can be done to stop hurricanes, there are actions you can take to help maintain your personal health and safety during and after a hurricane.' Has fact sheets on hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, reentering a flooded home, and protecting yourself from mold. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:41:47 +0000 emergency management hurricanes http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature Explores four of the most destructive natural forces: hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes. Includes a glossary and lesson plans.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:58:54 +0000 documentary films earth sciences earthquakes forces of nature glossary and lesson plans hurricanes natural disasters teaching resources tornadoes volcanoes