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This guide delves into the history of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate, examining the historical trauma resulting from such events and leading to the rise of anti-AAPI hate crimes during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
View ResourceAt this web page, DHS details First Responder Capability, a program dedicated to providing first responders with technical assistance and inventive solutions to challenges caused by the nature of their jobs. The web page provides information on grants and training, fact sheets, and additional topical research and resources.
View ResourceThis resource from FEMA provides culturally competent and tribal-focused guidance for tribal governments seeking assistance pursuing disaster response and recovery planning. Designed for tribal government leadership and stakeholders, the guide includes steps for designing disaster plans that meet the unique needs of a tribal community.
View ResourceThis web page from FEMA provides information regarding disaster planning and recovery for tribal governments in collaboration with federal and state emergency management agencies. It includes guidance for tribal governments interested in seeking assistance after receiving a disaster declaration, background information on FEMA tribal policies, and tools for pursuing disaster planning, mitigation, and funding assistance.
View ResourcePart of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit from the U.S. Global Change Research Program, this page compiles information from across the U.S. federal government regarding the impact of climate change on tribal nations. It includes research regarding climate change weather-related events and their impact on traditional ways of tribal life.
View ResourceThis web page features a compilation of resources that explore individual and community health disparities and tools for improving healthcare access for affected populations. It includes background information regarding systemic racism and health inequities and provides resources that offer best practices for providing accessible and competent care.
View ResourceThis web page details pet disaster planning and preparation. The web page describes how to devise a disaster plan that includes the needs of pets; how to build a pet disaster kit; and additional considerations for large animals, such as horses, goats, and pigs.
View ResourceThis web page explores behavioral health equity and its importance in reducing health disparities and promoting the provision of high-quality healthcare services for all. It features several populations of focus, including American Indians/Alaska Natives, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and more, to emphasize the need for equitable and accessible health care.
View ResourceThis web page summarizes the effect traumatic events can have on individuals and provides strategies for relieving and addressing traumatic stress. It links to resources that explore different forms and reactions to traumatic events such as mass violence, resources to support children and families, and tips for individuals seeking further support.
View ResourceThe ERHMS™ framework provides ideas for protecting disaster and emergency responders in an emergency of any size and in any setting. Designed for incident command staff members, leaders in response organizations, healthcare professionals, and responders themselves, the framework can be used to develop and implement a plan for monitoring and surveillance of responder health before, during, and after deployment.
View ResourceThis web page clarifies and details understanding grief and the grieving process after the death of a pet. It reviews how different age groups, including seniors and children, grieve the loss of a pet, and includes tips for coping with grief experienced when a pet dies. It further links to additional external resources to aid in the grieving process.
View ResourceThrough this center, SAMHSA provides training and technical assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, tribal SAMHSA grantees, and individuals and organizations who work with AI/AN people. Topics include mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and mental and substance use disorders. The center’s website provides information and links to print materials, websites, and webinars.
View ResourceThis web page provides a pet-tailored disaster preparedness kit, detailing the necessity of maintaining important pet documents, food, water, and medications, as well as pet memorabilia. The web page also includes a fillable document for pet owners to use when opting for boarding services for their pets during a disaster.
View ResourceThis page provides a frequently updated listing of mental and behavioral health service professionals that offer services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs). The listing includes practitioners throughout the United States, including information such as language options, contact information, and addresses.
View ResourceThe Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant provides funds and technical assistance to all 50 states, as well as a wide range of U.S. territories and a tribal entity. Grantees use the funds to plan, implement, and evaluate activities that prevent and treat substance use and promote public health. Although the program is noncompetitive, it runs on a 1-year term, and eligible entities must submit an application annually.
View ResourceThis article provides self-care tips for Black families, recognizing the unique challenges they face due to racism. The article emphasizes the importance of checking in with family members to identify and address stress related to racial violence.
View ResourceThis article from the website of KQED, a public media organization, defines hate crimes and hate incidents, suggests steps to take if experiencing or witnessing a hate crime, and discusses documenting and reporting hate crimes. The article also offers mental health information and resources for people who have experienced a hate crime or other incident involving racism and prejudice.
View ResourceThis blog post from Equal Justice Works explores opportunities for tribal communities to receive disaster planning and response aid from federal and state agencies. It provides background information regarding the federal recognition of tribal sovereignty and explores legislature and policies tribal communities can benefit from to ensure effective disaster preparedness and recovery.
View ResourceThis web page details the steps one can take to secure the safety of their pets before, during, and after disasters and other emergencies. The web page provides guidance on how to begin developing disaster plans and emergency kits, locating pet-friendly hotels, sheltering in place, and pet first aid.
View ResourceThis web page focuses on acts of terror and highlights resources that explore incidents of mass violence. It includes relevant books for adults and children, podcast episodes, news articles, and other resources that highlight strategies for coping with acts of terror, planning for emergencies, and building resilience.
View ResourceThis website provides information on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, which it describes as "an approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment to people with substance use disorders and those at risk of developing these disorders."
View ResourceThis website section includes links to information about how children differ from adults in how they experience disasters; steps to take before, during, and after a disaster; and ways to help children cope after disasters. Also provided are links to information about specific threats and for children with special healthcare needs in emergencies.
View ResourceDeveloped 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 Disaster Distress Helpline is the nation’s first helpline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling. The toll-free helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support service is available via telephone or text message (1–800–985–5990) to U.S. residents who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of a natural or human-caused disaster.
View ResourceDeveloped by Four Paws USA, this web page provides a comprehensive guide for farm animal owners on disaster preparedness. The guide details disaster planning, building a disaster kit, and the unique challenges of handling large livestock. It further offers practical steps for staying at home, evacuating, and returning home after a disaster.
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