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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 provides information for staying safe during different natural disaster and severe weather events, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and more. It includes tips and resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from each disaster type.
This web page provides information for staying safe during different natural disaster and severe weather events, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and more. It includes tips and resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from each disaster type.
CDC describes hazards associated with tornadoes and presents links to guidance on what to do before, during, and after a tornado. Also presented are links to information about related disaster types and about health and safety concerns associated with all kinds of disasters.
CDC describes hazards associated with tornadoes and presents links to guidance on what to do before, during, and after a tornado. Also presented are links to information about related disaster types and about health and safety concerns associated with all kinds of disasters.
ASPR serves as the HHS Secretary’s principal advisory staff on matters related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies and disasters. It also coordinates interagency activities responsible for emergency preparedness, planning, and the protection of the civilian population from acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
This part of the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline website describes tornadoes and discusses the signs of emotional distress that people may experience after a tornado or severe storm. It identifies populations at greater risk for emotional distress after a tornado and sources of information and support for individuals in disaster-related distress.
ODIC provides information and resources on emergency preparedness and disaster response that is inclusive of people with disabilities and others with access or functional needs.
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.
Launched in 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies. This section of the Ready website provides information about what to do before, during, and after a tornado.
Disabled-World.com is an independent health and disability website that provides information on topics related to seniors and disability. This section of the website provides links to resources specific to disasters and emergency planning for seniors and people with disabilities.
This web page explains how individuals can manage stress in the aftermath of a tornado and when they should seek professional help. It includes strategies for coping with reactions and building individual and family resilience after experiencing a tornado.
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.
The goal of this part of the Hurricane Preparedness website is to inform the public about tornadoes produced by hurricanes and provide knowledge that can be used to take action. This information can be used to save lives at work, at home, on the road, or on the water.
The NCTSN describes tornadoes and the effects they commonly have on children and families. This part of the NCTSN’s website includes information and links to resources about how parents can prepare their families for tornadoes and help their children cope with the effects of a tornado.
This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network was developed for parents and caregivers to give insight on how and why children grieve, and what you can do to help.
This tip sheet describes briefly how a tornado may have affected teens and their communities. It offers ways for teens to help themselves and others recover from emotional reactions after a tornado.
This tip sheet describes briefly how a disaster-affected community may look in the immediate aftermath of a tornado. It identifies feelings teens may have soon after a tornado, and it offers teens ways to help themselves and those around them with coping.
This tip sheet explains to children how tornadoes may affect them and families. It also offers ways for children to help themselves and others in recovering from emotional reactions after a tornado.
This tip sheet describes things children may be seeing and feeling in the immediate aftermath of a tornado. It also lists ways children may be feeling after a tornado and tips for coping.
This resource describes what survivors might expect after experiencing a trauma or disaster, and offers strategies to achieve the best possible recovery from disaster stress. It also identifies warning signs for when to seek professional help.
This book for children follows two characters, Trinka and Sam, as they learn how to prepare for a tornado. It helps children to understand common reactions and feelings they may experience before, during, and after a tornado. Also included is a caregiver guide that provides tips for how to use the book with children.
This book for children follows two characters, Trinka and Sam, as they learn how to prepare for a tornado. It helps children to understand common reactions and feelings they may experience before, during, and after a tornado. Also included is a caregiver guide that provides tips for how to use the book with children.