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This web page links to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) 2024–2027 Climate Adaptation Plan, which describes key actions EPA will take to foster resilience and incorporate climate adaptation into its work. Also provided are links to the 2021 and earlier climate adaptation plans, which summarize the agency’s priority actions to address climate change and its impacts on the public.
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This web page provides education and resources for individuals, communities, and disaster responders. The page provides an overview of extreme weather and climate-related disaster types, explains how climate change affects human health, and offers strategies to enhance resilience.
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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.
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Developed during the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in 2023, this toolkit provides resources to help various audiences cope with the impacts of experiencing or learning information about international conflicts, mass violence and terrorism, crises, trauma, hate crimes, and other violence motivated by prejudice, particularly in light of events in 2023 and 2024 giving rise to Islamophobia, antisemitism, and other forms of discrimination.
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This free, online training program aids responders in building skills in providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services in disaster-affected communities. To complete the course, users must register for an account. Upon completion, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers can receive 9 hours of continuing education credit.
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This web page provides information for disaster behavioral health professionals about incorporating increasing variability in climate into their work. The page suggests ways for disaster behavioral health professionals to build personal, organizational, and community resilience and offers links to related resources.
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This web page offers an overview of the dangers of extreme heat and related risk factors while also providing tips for preventing heat-related deaths and illnesses. Additionally, resources on appropriate safety measures and data are available.
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Part of the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit, this page compiles information regarding the impact of climate change on tribal nations, as well as how Indigenous leaders and communities are mitigating, preparing for, and responding to climate change impacts. It includes links to more information and resources about climate change and tribal and Indigenous communities.
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Created for parents and caregivers by a pediatrician, this web page provides tips for communicating information about climate change and its effects to youth of various ages. The page breaks down recommendations by age ranges and highlights opportunities for caregivers to present information in a positive light and foster climate advocacy in children.
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This website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides information, guidance, and resources for individuals and communities preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster and emergency events. It includes resources for various age groups and provides tips for creating an effective individual and family disaster plan.
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This website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides information, guidance, and resources for individuals and communities preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster and emergency events. It includes resources for various age groups and provides tips for creating an effective individual and family disaster plan.
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Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered by SAMHSA, the CCP is a supplemental grant program to help states, territories, and federally recognized tribes affected by major disasters to address the mental health and substance use-related needs of their residents. This web page details trainings for staff employed by FEMA and SAMHSA’s CCP.
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This online course offers approaches first responders can use to maximize safety in scenes where an individual is in mental illness- or substance use-related crisis. The 1.5-hour course covers mental and substance use disorders, as well as de-escalation techniques.
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This free online course is designed to help first responders (police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel) cope with the opioid overdose crisis. The course highlights the stressors first responders face due to the crisis, as well as coping and stress management strategies.
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This free, 1-hour online course for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel provides information on stressors and behavioral health issues and conditions that are more common in fire and EMS. It also covers techniques for healthy coping and stress management. The course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education for continuing education credit.
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Designed for law enforcement officers, this free online course describes common stressors in the line of duty and identifies ways to manage stress. The course highlights signs and symptoms of stress, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts that law enforcement officers may notice in themselves or their coworkers. It also provides information on where and how to seek additional help.
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This web page provides information about climate change and its effects on children’s health. It offers recommendations for pediatricians and other healthcare professionals and government to increase the health of the environment and of children and families.
ADA Emergency Preparedness Webinar: Why Effective Communications is Critical in Emergency Management
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Hosted by the Pacific ADA Center, this webinar details the significance of effective communication in emergency management. The webinar draws from real-life scenarios, specifically from the emergency management field, to define effective communication and describe how emergency managers can build upon their public communication approach.
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This web page explores the effects of climate change on human health, safety, and security with a focus on the health impacts on children and youth. It provides links to resources, including podcasts, policy statements, and guides, that professionals and families can use to learn about the impacts of climate change on children and how to support their health.
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This fact sheet highlights key points around the hazards climate change can cause for youth by providing background information about children’s physical and cognitive vulnerability. Additionally, this guide makes recommendations on how to reduce environmental impacts and build resilience among youth and communities.
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This guide delves into the history of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate, examining the historical trauma resulting from such events and leading to the rise of anti-AAPI hate crimes during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This guide offers insight into the significance of discussing race-based hate with children, identifying signs of traumatic stress and its effects, initiating conversations with young individuals about Asian American and Pacific Islander hate, and suggesting actions to respond effectively.
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This document informs parents of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
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This document informs parents of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
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This document informs parents of common child reactions to earthquakes and provides tips on supporting children after an earthquake.
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