This tip sheet lists reactions to stress that are common among children and that caregivers, parents, and teachers may see during and after an infectious disease outbreak. It also suggests ways that adults can help children manage stress.

According to this document, it is designed to "outline[s] the essential issues that jurisdictions should consider when developing plans to provide pet-friendly sheltering for people before, during, or after an emergency that requires a large-scale evacuation."

These SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series resources are in one of eight languages other than English. Disaster behavioral health professionals can use these resources to reach individuals in disaster-affected communities who read and speak Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, and several other languages.

This tip sheet provides guidance on communicating with the media for responders serving communities affected by disasters that involved the death of many people. The tip sheet emphasizes the importance of preparation and of identifying a set number of people who will provide information to the media. It also offers tips specifically for media interviews.

At this web page, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies presents a range of resources for learning about and coping with stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. A section for healthcare workers, a key group of first responders in the pandemic, features webinars, tip sheets, and articles on topics including coping with pandemic-related stress, self-care, and strategies for resilience.

This web page includes information and resources related to students experiencing homelessness and disasters, with a focus on helping students cope and connecting schools to displaced students. It features a series of briefs about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and how it can help students and families displaced by disaster, as well as links to resources from federal agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Companion animals are often essential for individuals experiencing homelessness to reduce stress and enhance resilience. This resource provides best practice guidance for treating this bond as a family unit when providing individuals experiencing homelessness with services, shelter, and support during disasters.

This manual presents an adaptation of Psychological First Aid for professionals working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness. It includes information on trauma and strategies for shelter staff members to gather information, address immediate needs, and connect families with social supports. The manual includes worksheets and examples to refer to when offering services.

This toolkit presents an overview of social media platforms, information about developing social media posts, and key communication considerations by phase of disaster. It also shares lessons learned and guidance on developing a social media policy and plan.

This web page gives an overview of the impact tornadoes can have, including injuries and damages. It also gives general safety tips for avoiding injury during cleanup after a tornado. Lastly, it provides information on children’s needs after a tornado and suggestions for helping them with their anxiety or fear.

This web page offers information on how to help preschoolers during times of drought. It discusses drought-related situations that may cause stress for preschoolers, as well as how to recognize if they are experiencing stress. Lastly, it provides tips for what parents and other caregivers can do to help children understand the drought and address their stress and fears.

At this web page, the American Red Cross describes tornadoes and associated hazards and presents general safety tips; explains how a tornado watch and warning are different; and lists steps to take before, during, and after a tornado. Also provided are links to information about emotional recovery and home cleaning and repair.

Launched in 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate Americans to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies. This section of the Ready website provides information about what to do before, during, and after a tornado.

This web page links to several resources to help individuals and families deal with flooding events. These resources provide tips for preparing homes for floods and staying safe during and after floods.

This fact sheet provides information on disasters, including the phases in which individuals and communities experience disasters, and the effects of disasters on families. It features a list of resources to help families cope with disasters and their aftermath.

This web page provides information for farmers and families of farmers to help them recognize signs of stress. It also lists resources for coping with stress and depression and preventing suicide.

This tip sheet provides information on the impact pandemic flu can have on families. It provides parents tips for how to prepare their families, and how to cope with stress and grief.

This web page describes the importance of cultural awareness when providing services for children, families, and communities that have experienced trauma. It provides an introduction to the topic and links to several resources related to trauma and culture.

This 90-minute webinar introduces the concepts of white privilege and of microaggressions, which are defined as hostile or negative racial slights or insults that are brief and daily, verbal or behavioral, and which may be intentional or unintentional. The webinar also discusses the traumatic impact of Hurricane Katrina on families, particularly African American families, as well as cultural competence versus cultural humility.

This hour-long webcast provides information for disaster behavioral health professionals about providing culturally appropriate services for children and families affected by disasters. It also describes disaster reactions children and youth might experience and how to support children after disasters.

This fact sheet identifies emotions and physical signs and symptoms that young people may experience after a disaster and offers some ways to reduce stress and begin the healing process.

This fact sheet identifies emotions, feelings, and physical symptoms that young people may experience after a disaster and offers ways to reduce stress and begin the healing process.

Provided by the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline, this web page offers information on the warning signs of emotional distress after an individual has experienced a natural or human-caused disaster. Warning signs are broken down by age category for children, teens, and adults. Also identified are risk factors, including chronic psychological disorders, some of which are serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.

This presentation was developed for a conference dedicated to broadening understanding of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program and its various applications. Triple P is a program designed for parents to help them prevent emotional problems in their children and address any issues that arise.

This web page discusses what complex trauma is and when a child may be at risk of experiencing it. It also provides links to resources about the effects of complex trauma, screening tools, and interventions for children experiencing this type of trauma.