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Provided by the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline, this web page gives an overview of the effects droughts may have. It lists the signs of emotional distress related to drought and who may be most at risk of experiencing them. Lastly, it provides resources and information on where to get help.
View ResourceThis resource is a map released each week showing levels of drought across the country, as well as areas that are abnormally dry and may be entering or emerging from drought. The Drought Monitor website includes current and past maps, data visualizations, the weekly summary of drought conditions across the nation, and forecast and outlook information.
View ResourceIndividuals 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.
View ResourceThe NDMC helps people and institutions develop and implement measures to reduce societal vulnerability to drought, stressing preparedness and risk management rather than crisis management. Their website includes a section to help children better understand drought.
View ResourceThe CDC earthquake page contains helpful information and resources on earthquake preparedness, surviving during an earthquake, and what happens after an earthquake.
View ResourceThis website explains actions the general public can take to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake.
View ResourceThis article offers tips on how to handle stress in positive ways and tactics to help develop resilience through difficult economic times.
View ResourceThis web page offers general drought information, including several ways to define drought. It also describes water restrictions and presents measures people can take indoors and outdoors to conserve water.
View ResourceThis web page links to several resources focusing on drought and the drought-related health issues that individuals and families may experience. Resources cover topics including coping with stress, helping children and youth cope, and family financial management in the context of risk and experience of drought.
View ResourcePublic health professionals can use this guide to aid their efforts in preparing for a drought. The guide includes five modules covering topics such as conducting a vulnerability assessment, communicating drought preparedness and response strategies, and finding funding for preparedness and response efforts.
View ResourceThis article describes the issues farmers may face during a drought. It describes signs of stress, and ways that farmers can help reduce the burden of the drought. Topics include working together as a family and money management. It also identifies signs of the need for help from a mental health professional.
View ResourceThis infographic provides an overview of why drought is a major concern in the United States. It also discusses how drought can affect human health, including mental health, as well as its effects on the environment.
View ResourceThis website outlines ways in which drought can affect the mental health of communities. It also includes links to resources to help people cope with the psychological effects of drought.
View ResourceThis web page discusses the nature of stress related to a drought and identifies members of farming and rancher families who may experience higher levels of stress than others. It also provides strength-based strategies for what farmers and ranchers can do to manage stress and when to seek help from a professional.
View ResourceThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration with a mission to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families. Its earthquake recovery page is designed to assist parents and families after an earthquake.
View ResourceThe RIC, according to its website, provides services for rural communities, local officials, organizations, business, and rural citizens working to maintain the vitality of America’s rural areas. The RIC website contains links to current information on a wide variety of rural resources.
View ResourceThis handbook contains three checklists that can be used to identify and manage the most difficult personal and business-related pressures of farming life.
View ResourceThis document offers information on how you can prepare for earthquakes and steps to take after an earthquake occurs.
View ResourceThis fact sheet provides information on earthquake preparedness, safety during an earthquake, and what to do after an earthquake.
View ResourceThis journal article explores the issues that occur when medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is disrupted by a disaster. Through interviews with health professionals and emergency managers, it identifies the elements that should be included in disaster planning in relation to medication-assisted treatment.
View ResourceThis tip sheet discusses ways to cope with the psychological effects of a drought and the difficult decisions it can cause and provides guidance in family decision-making related to drought.
View ResourceThis briefing paper discusses the January 12, 2010, earthquake that occurred in Haiti and how it affected Haitians who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This disaster further marginalized vulnerable populations that received insufficient help. The end of this paper includes a checklist for governments and international agencies to include people who are LGBT in their disaster planning.
View ResourceThis two-page handout suggests ways for parents, teachers, and other adults to talk with children about earthquakes and other disasters.
View ResourceThis guide provides information about drought as it affects the health of the U.S. public. Behavioral health-related information is discussed in various sections of this document, particularly beginning on page 27.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides information for parents on how to limit a child’s exposure to disturbing media images after an earthquake.
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