Disasters come in all shapes and sizes whether a fire in your house or a hurricane that takes out power and communications in your neighborhood for an extended period. The key to handling any type of disaster is being prepared in advance. Waiting to get supplies and information togetherĀ until you are faced with an imminent danger is too late. Visit these resources to learn how to prepare your family and home for any type of situation.
As we observe National Disaster Preparedness Month,Ā read tipsĀ by a pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurse with extensive emergency response experience in helping families.Ā
Keep Your Family Safe
- Digital flyers developed by our Children in Disasters special interest group.
- Be informed. Make a plan. Build a kit.Ā Resources from ready.gov
- Kids can help planĀ too with these kid-friendly tools.
- The American Red Cross providesĀ advance support and planning guides.
- Tips for talking to your childrenĀ about disasters and how to handle a situation.
- Learn about all types of traumatic eventsĀ and how to prepare for or cope with the stress.
- Take small stepsĀ to become prepared.
- Fire prevention tipsĀ in Spanish.
Protect Your Children’s Mental Well Being
- NAPNAP’s information for parents – How to Help Your Child/Teen Cope Stressful Events or Uncertainty.
- NAPNAP’s information for school-aged children/teens – Dealing with Stress and Anxiety.
Additional Resources for Healthcare Providers
- Learn how toĀ prepare and educateĀ patient families.
Developed for the Children in Disasters SIG byĀ Clara Marie Talban
Educational Resources for Children | |
Pandemic | CDCĀ Coordinating Pediatric Medical Care During an Influenza Pandemic NAPNAPĀ Coronavirus Safety Lurie Childrenās HospitalĀ Pandemic Care Guidelines |
Wildfires | www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire/Wildfire-safety-tips www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire#About |
Shooter Mass Casualty | |
Tornadoes | |
Floods | |
Earthquakes | www.earthquakecountry.org/prepare/ www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/earthquakeĀ |
Hurricanes | www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane#About |
General Resources | Red Cross āĀ how to create your emergency plan American Academy of Pediatrics āĀ Disaster Family Readiness KitĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā |