Below are links to organizations that respond to emergencies, at the local, national or international level. Click on the links to find out how these organizations are responding to disasters and to learn how you can get involved.
When people, regardless of background, access specific disaster training prior to an emergency, their ability to contribute during an actual emergency increases tremendously. And some organizations demand such training before you can get involved. If you are interested in emergency-preparedness training, contact your local Red Cross or St. John Ambulance office.
Surveillance Links
Are you concerned about avian flu? A new health product on the market? A trip to a tropical country?
The Health Canada links listed to the right, as well as those of the Public Heath Agency of Canada, provide a wealth of surveillance information on numerous diseases and conditions, adverse drug reactions, health travel advisories, health product warnings and recalls, and much more.
World Health Organization Links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes OPEN LINK...
