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Developed for mass violence event survivors and their families, this web page features a collection of resources for victims. It includes helpline information, information regarding victim compensation programs, referrals to victim support organizations, and links to relevant resources such as tip sheets and mobile apps.
View ResourceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Ready Wrigley materials focus on the character of Wrigley, a dog who leads children through preparedness activities and ways to stay safe after disasters. Ready Wrigley books feature activities and can be printed and used as coloring books. They cover tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, and floods. Also available are emergency planning checklists and a mobile app for iOS devices.
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This guide explores the importance of resilience and offers strategies for teens to develop their own resiliency. It identifies 10 tips to build resilience, including strategies for self-care and engaging in social activities, and encourages adolescents struggling with resilience to reach out to a trusted adult or professional.
View ResourceThe National Drought Mitigation Center helps people and institutions develop and implement measures to reduce societal vulnerability to drought, stressing preparedness and risk management rather than crisis management. This web page focuses on helping children better understand drought.
View ResourceThis site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, was created to help girls ages 10–16 learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. This page focuses on explaining posttraumatic stress disorder, exploring symptoms, and providing tips for coping with natural disasters, school violence, and other events.
View ResourceReady is a national campaign designed to educate Americans and help them prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and human-caused disasters. This section of the Ready website features information and games for children, family preparedness tools for parents and other caregivers, and tools and a curriculum for teachers to make schools safer and educate children and teens about emergency preparedness.
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