The following Web site links are resources MHA recommends concerning emergency disaster preparedness:

• American Hospital Association's "Emergency Readiness" section
  
  
• The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  
  
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
  
  
• Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies
  
  
• Minnesota Department of Health resources on H1N1 (swine) and H5N1 (avian) influenza;
  and bioterrorism
  
  
• codeReady: How ready are you? A statewide initiative created to help all Minnesotans be informed, organized and connected on emergency preparedness.
  
  
• Minnesota's Office of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Minnesota Public Safety Department
  
  
• Minnesota Poison Control System on exposures to harmful substances, medications, poisons, environmental concerns, poison prevention, current public health concerns
  
  
• National Disaster Medical System of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services