Preparing for a disaster can feel overwhelming and confusing, but the American Red Cross has launched an online tool to help schools and businesses in Southeast Louisiana prepare for potential disasters. The Ready Rating Program offers school and business leaders a self-assessment tool to help gauge readiness for storms, floods, fires and other catastrophic events.

The Centers for Disease Control provides swine flu (H1N1) information and resources for child care programs, schools, colleges and universities. There’s even a Communication Toolkit to help schools prepare for the H1N1 virus. Click here for more information.