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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, extreme heat, floods, and more. It includes links to tips and resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from each disaster type. Description: This resource is also available in English.
This webpage offers information on how to prepare for a flood and what to do during and after a flood. It also offers information about the National Flood Insurance Program and has an outreach toolkit for community leaders.
These weather-specific informational flyers designed for people experiencing homelessness were created using input from people who were or are homeless. The flyers focus on specific natural disasters, offering weather-appropriate guidance for individuals seeking shelter and safety.
This tip sheet discusses the emotions a survivor may feel after a flood, how they can cope with these emotions, how to help others deal with the same emotions, and how to help family members recover.
This website provides emergency and disaster preparedness information for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features American Sign Language videos, and information on emergency communication systems, emergency supply kits, and personal emergency plans.
This section of the website of the NCTSN describes floods and provides information for parents, other caregivers, and families about what to do before, during, and after a flood. Descriptions and links to related resources are also provided.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program is a federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as a protection against flood losses in exchange for state and community floodplain management regulations that reduce future flood damages.
This web page provides links to information for staying safe during different natural disaster and severe weather events, such as earthquakes, extreme heat, and more. It also links to tips and resources regarding health and safety concerns applicable to all types of natural disaster and severe weather hazards. Description: This resource is also available in Spanish.