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Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Resource Center
The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) provides various resources and useful information for those in the disaster behavioral health field.
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This 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.
Ready 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.
This guide highlights the benefits of disaster planning and preparedness for individuals and communities and provides guidance for creating and implementing a plan and recovering from an emergency event. It includes tips for assessing risks, creating a family evacuation and shelter plan, and returning home after a disaster.
This resource from Ready.gov provides a list of recommended items to include in a basic emergency supply kit for individuals and families. The checklist includes a wide range of items that can be necessary for safety and general well-being during and after an emergency event.
Individuals and families can use this web page to prepare themselves and their homes for a drought. It provides tips for conserving indoor and outdoor water before and during a drought, as well as links to related resources and organizations.
This resource provides guidance for individuals and families to ensure safeguarding of critical documents and valuables during and after a disaster event. It includes a checklist of documents to consider safeguarding and 12 ways to prepare for an emergency event.
This resource highlights 12 ways to prepare for an emergency or disaster event. It recommends steps to ensure effective planning and prompt response, including signing up for emergency alerts and safeguarding important documents.
This resource highlights the importance of recognizing and understanding weather and emergency alerts and warnings. It includes guidance for signing up for emergency alerts and warnings to best ensure safety and preparedness in case of a disaster or weather event.
This document was created for parents and other caregivers to help them understand what their child may go through after a disaster, and it offers ways to help children following disasters. Basics are taught, and space is provided to write down a child’s answers to questions and behavior, as well as to come up with ways to support a child in feeling better and coping. [Authors: Schreiber, M., and Gurwitch, R.]
This brochure provides information on preparing for disasters by getting a pet emergency supply kit, staying informed about different types of emergencies, and responding appropriately to different emergency situations.