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Disaster/Shelter Resources

General Population Sheltering

  • Infection Prevention: Health and Safety Precautions in Shelters - Added 3/2026
  • 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
  • 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
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