Click on the icons below to reveal links to items in our collection as well as other helpful resources.
View HCLS Materials on Catastrophic Events
Other Links
- American Red Cross’ guide to different types of emergencies
- Community Emergency Response Network of Howard County (CERN)
- Find and apply for FEMA disaster assistance
- Howard County Government’s list of Ellicott City recovery resources
- Important Howard County phone numbers
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency
View HCLS Materials on Disaster Preparedness
Other Links
- American Red Cross’ guide to different types of emergencies
- BGE Storm Center page
- Community Emergency Response Network of Howard County (CERN)
- FEMA mobile app
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency
- Maryland Prepares mobile app
- NOAA/National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center
- Ready.gov
- Ready Rating: a Red Cross preparedness program for businesses and schools
- Small Business Administration’s emergency preparedness & assistance page
View HCLS Materials on First Aid & Medical Emergencies
Other Links
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s emergency preparedness and response info
- Handling Medical Emergencies (a 6-week online class from Gale Courses; free for HCLS cardholders)
- Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene’s preparedness factsheets
View HCLS Materials on Legal & Insurance
Other Links
View HCLS Materials on Loss & Bereavement
Other Links
View HCLS Materials on Outdoor Survival Skills & Safety
Other Links
- Wilderness first aid guides and local classes from the American Red Cross
View HCLS Materials on Repair & DIY
Other Links
- Home Improvement Reference Center (requires HCLS card number and 4-digit PIN)
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission
