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In this app designed for children in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, participants help cities prepare for four types of natural disasters (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and volcanoes).
View ResourceThis document offers information on how you can prepare for earthquakes and steps to take after an earthquake occurs.
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 informational packet discusses how to interact with children or teens who have lost a loved one in an earthquake. It includes common reactions, the grieving process, and signs that suggest a youth is having difficulty coping with traumatic grief.
View ResourceThis guidance helps school personnel provide support to children and teens who are experiencing traumatic grief after losing a loved one in an earthquake.
View ResourceThis document informs parents of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
View ResourceThis fact sheet provides information on earthquake preparedness, safety during an earthquake, and what to do 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 60-minute webcast identifies types and sources of stress that disaster behavioral health responders may face, as well as methods of self-care. It also covers ways that supervisors and managers of disaster behavioral health responders can support their teams in coping with stress.
View ResourceThis guide offers information and suggestions to help emergency managers, planners, and responders include individuals with disabilities in disaster planning and preparedness, response, and recovery.
View ResourceThis half-hour webcast provides information for disaster responders and their families to prepare for the stress of responding to a disaster or traumatic event. It also provides tips for responders to reintegrate into normal work and home routines following their deployment.
View ResourceThese weather-specific informational flyers designed for people experiencing homelessness were created using input from people who were or are homeless. Each of the nine flyers focuses on a different natural disaster, offering weather-appropriate guidance for individuals seeking shelter and safety.
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 document informs teachers of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides information for parents on how to limit a child’s exposure to disturbing media images after an earthquake.
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 CDC’s Ready Wrigley materials focus on the character of Wrigley, a dog who leads children through preparedness activities and demonstrates ways to stay safe after disasters. Ready Wrigley books feature activities and can be printed and used as coloring books. They cover tornadoes, extreme heat, earthquakes, and staying safe after a flood. Also available are emergency planning checklists and a mobile app for iOS devices.
View ResourceThis guidance informs parents of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
View ResourceThis tip sheet identifies common reactions to an earthquake and offers tips for helping children cope.
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.
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