The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services provides information on various ways to prepare for natural and manmade disasters.

The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Services coordinates a system of mitigation, preparedness, response and recover to natural and man-made disasters.

The American Red Cross helps prepare for emergencies and domestic disaster relief efforts in addition to community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers information about health, emergency preparedness and response.

The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.