Disaster/Shelter Resources

General Population Sheltering

• Guidance for Shelters on Communicable Disease Reporting
• FEMA - American Red Cross Shelter Field Guide (PDF)
• Shelter Health and Medical Support Models (PDF) - Updated 5/2025
• Shelter PHN Job Description (PDF) - Updated 4/2025
• Health & Safety Precautions for Mass Care Services and Shelters (PDF) - Updated 5/2025
• PHN Shelter Deployment Packing Checklist (PDF) - Updated 4/2025

American Red Cross Training

Red Cross EDGE Registration Link and Guide (PDF): This attachment contains instructions on how to access and register for Red Cross Disaster and Sheltering Training.

Recommended American Red Cross Online Disaster and Shelter Training (PDF): This attachment lists recommended training for public health nurses and other staff providing shelter support.

NC LHD Lead Nurse Administrators and Public Health Nurses Training

• LTAT Command Center and Public Health Nursing Preparedness and Response for Lead Nurse Administrators and Nursing Supervisors
• LTAT Command Center and Public Health Nursing Preparedness and Response for Public Health Nurses working in LHDs