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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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Presented by the President of National Emergency Management and Response, this webinar for state emergency managers covers best practices in case management strategies to support survivors of disasters. Key topics addressed in the webinar include evaluating resource coordination, assessing effectiveness of communication, and monitoring development and enhancement of community resilience.
This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of hazardous materials-related incidents. Resources cover specific types of hazardous materials, related laws and regulations, and emergency procedures.
At this web page, DHS details First Responder Capability, a program dedicated to providing first responders with technical assistance and inventive solutions to challenges caused by the nature of their jobs. The web page provides information on grants and training, as well as additional topical research and resources.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services created this emergency response plan to guide state officials on an effective response to a pandemic. This plan can be used and adapted by other state and public health officials to prepare their agencies for a pandemic influenza outbreak.
This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an epidemic or pandemic. Resources cover vaccination and pandemic planning, pandemic response plans, and tips for health and safety.
This guide was created to help the owners and operators of drinking water and wastewater systems assess gaps in their cybersecurity practices and identify ways to reduce their risk from cyberattacks. It provides a cybersecurity checklist and recommendations to improve resilience to cyberattacks.
This web page contains information on how employers can help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in workers, who are at risk when there are mosquitoes at their worksites. It also provides worker recommendations, as well as specifics on the types of diseases mosquitoes spread and resources, including fact sheets.
This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from acts of cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism, and cybercrime. Information and resources are grouped into areas including data breaches, failures of physical infrastructure, and all cyber incidents.
Developed for institutions of higher education, this guide incorporates lessons learned from past incidents and recommendations from experts in the field to provide guidance for emergency planners revising and updating existing emergency operations plans. This resource was jointly developed by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services.
Developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services, this guide is designed to help individual schools and school districts develop and update emergency operations plans. It highlights lessons learned and recommendations to ensure high-quality school emergency operations plans.
Influenza A viruses established in many animal species can infect humans. This fact sheet explores the pandemic potential of these viruses, signs and symptoms in humans, and treatment and prevention protocols.
This web page from FEMA provides information regarding disaster planning and recovery for tribal governments in collaboration with federal and state emergency management agencies. It includes guidance for tribal governments interested in seeking assistance after receiving a disaster declaration, background information on FEMA tribal policies, and tools for pursuing disaster planning, mitigation, and funding assistance.
This web page lists information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, provides a 988 partner toolkit, and includes data on suicide and prevention resources. It also features links to partner organizations.
This literature review discusses Long COVID and its behavioral health implications. It describes the behavioral health issues and conditions associated with Long COVID, neuropsychiatric causes of these issues and conditions, and future research needs.
This guide provides insights and recommendations for disaster responders and first responders, assisting them in effectively handling stress in crisis response situations. It outlines the physiological impact of stress and offers suggestions for both individuals and organizations to encourage and participate in stress management practices.
This web page presents facts about the effects emergencies may have on mental health. It also describes the types of social and mental health problems survivors may experience and provides guidelines for an effective emergency response.
This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a radiological attack.
This web page provides information on the CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program. It also offers information and resources on how the PHEP program provides guidance to states, territories, tribes, and local jurisdictions for preparing for public health emergencies; technical assistance resources; and evaluation tools.
This guide offers information on assessing your performance, using risk management to monitor business performance, managing finances, and strengthening your business in an economic downturn.
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.
Part of the Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) series, this handbook provides programs that treat people with mental and substance use disorders with information and tools for disaster planning.
The 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.
This fact sheet offers advice to leaders on crafting effective messages about high-stress topics, such as public health emergencies and other disasters. It echoes other risk and crisis communication resources in highlighting the importance of developing messages in advance of a crisis.
This part of the HHS ASPR website notes that tribal communities in the United States have distinct cultures, provides some tips for culturally appropriate disaster response with tribes, and links to sources of additional information.