Internet Guide: Consumer Information
- Emergency Preparedness & Response - info from the CDC. This sites covers disaster and weather emergencies from earthquakes & volcanoes to tornadoes & winter weather. It includes tips on how to prepare, info for evacuees, and what to do after the disaster.
- Federal Disaster Assistance - for individuals after a declared disaster. What you need before you apply, how to apply, and what to do afterwards.
- Retire Online - from the Social Security Office - apply for benefits, calculate benefits, plan your retirement.
- Self-Service Legal Center - a few court forms from the Indiana Supreme Court, including a name change form.
- Cooking Conversions - how many ounces in a liter or cups in a quart.
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) - Free consumer information from the US Government.
- Indiana Legal Services - a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. The site includes where to find legal help, a variety of pamphlets on legal issues, and basic information on many Indiana laws.
- Better Business Bureau - Before you invest or give, check on over 2 million charity and business organizations. You can also file complaints about unscrupulous companies.
- Indiana Attorney General's Office - Indiana's Do-Not-Call list, unclaimed property, prescription price finder, consumer recalls, and more.
- National Do Not Call list
- Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Directory
- Consumer Product Safety Commission - provdes safefty tips and product information for consumers. Includes recall announcements and product safety alerts.
- Free Credit Report - the site to access your yearly free credit report
- Opt-Out Prescreen - opt out of mailed credit card offers and insurance offers.
- Consumer Reports Online - free access with a WCPL card.
- Epinions - consumer reviews and product information for lots of products
- Resellerratings.com - current and up-to-date product and online store reviews by actual purchasers.
- Scanner Frequencies - Warsaw area
- Whitley County Amateur Radio Club Inc. - A non profit educational and scientific group of individuals of all ages, open to anyone that is interested in Amateur Radio, no matter where they reside.
- MyMoney.gov - the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.