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This web page includes information and resources related to using a trauma-informed approach when serving individuals experiencing homelessness. It explores the rates of trauma in the community of people who are homeless and provides guidance for supporting this community during disaster planning and response.
View ResourceThis section of the website of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response features a collection of resources related to information sharing during disaster response. These resources cover guidance and lessons learned from communication about past public health emergencies, and they include tools to support emergency communication planning.
View ResourceThis section of the website of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response describes and provides links to resources related to risk communication. These resources provide information about effective communication as part of disaster and emergency management and response.
View ResourceThis web page provides information, guidance, and tools to help states and localities account for the needs of people with access and functional needs in disaster planning and response. The page features workbooks, toolkits, checklists, executive actions, laws and regulations, and promising practices.
View ResourceThis online fact sheet provides information about five key elements of cultural competence related to disaster preparedness, as well as examples of each element. This information can help increase cultural awareness and knowledge for disaster responders that they can use to adapt to, and serve effectively in, different cultural contexts. Links to resources for additional information are also provided.
View ResourceThis collection provides resources related to using social media effectively as part of overall emergency management. Disaster behavioral health professionals and emergency managers can use these resources to assist them in communicating with the public via social media and making social media part of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
View ResourceThis blog post discusses the importance of addressing issues related to opioid misuse and addiction as part of overall disaster preparedness, response, and recovery plans. It includes ways to plan for disruptions in treatment, as well as increases in illicit drug use.
View ResourceThis section of the website of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides a collection of resources covering disaster communication systems. These resources can be used by professionals to develop messaging and emergency communication plans and strategies.
View ResourceThis web page provides a collection of resources that highlight best practices and guidance for disaster responders serving tribal communities. It includes information regarding tribal declarations and disaster assistance, as well as cultural competence guidance and tools for disaster planners, responders, healthcare workers, and more.
View ResourceThis resource library collection highlights resources focused on mass violence incidents. It provides a collection of tip sheets about mass violence and active shooter incidents and includes links to other topic collections that focus on related topics.
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