About This Site
Development of this website was made possible through funding from the Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture (MSP). The funding provided has contributed to the development of this website, as well as an educational handbook. The handbook can be found on the websites main menu and is available for free access.
Design and maintenance of this website is managed by the Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
The educational materials found on this site are the compilation of many resources currently available on-line. The information has been gathered from federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Emergency Management System (FEMA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Many non-governmental groups, such as the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council, as well as various Cooperative Extension agencies also have resources and information for preparedness that are provided through this website.