Tools & Resources for Families
Vanderbilt Resources
Coping with trauma; handouts provided by Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections-EAP
: Anxiety and Terrorism: In a suddenly scarier world,
don't get worried sick. An Interview with Paul Ragan, MD
: Responding to the Emotional Needs of Children
Following Disasters
: Critical Incident Stress Information Sheet
: Coping With Hurricanes - References
: Hurricane Aftermath: Helping Children Cope
: The Emotional Impact of Bio-Terrorism
: Ways to Cope
Guides, Checklists and Planning Tools
Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness; FEMA [ HTML, PDF ]
Business/Workplace Preparedness
Citizen's Emergency Response Tool Kit - Natural Hazards Section; provided by the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Disasters and Emergencies;
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Earthquake Preparedness
Prepared by the Los Angeles Fire Department
Family With Special Needs
Financial Preparations; American Red Cross
includes guides to financial planning, disaster recovery, protecting your home from hurricane damage.
Get Prepared: Financial First Aid Kit
guard against the financial consequences of a disaster; provided by the New York City OEM
Pets, Disaster Preparedness for. Prepared by the Humane Society of the U.S. Disaster Center
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response; Centers for Disease Control
Recommendations for
Individuals, Families, Neighborhoods, Schools, and Businesses; American Red Cross Homeland Security Advisory System
Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected; American Red Cross
Your Family Disaster Plan; information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross [brochure]
Snow and Ice
- Driving Safety Tips: Driving in Snow and Ice
- Snow and Ice Removal, Tips
- Winter Ice Storm Safety Rules
Resources for Teachers and Parents
: Children and Disasters
: Children and Schools
: Curriculum & Activities
: Fire Safety
: How to Talk to Children About Terrorism
: School Safety
Information for Kids
: Become a Disaster Action Kid
: Games & Quizzes
: Learn About Natural Disasters
: Pets and Disasters
: See What Other Kids Have to Say About Disasters
: What You Might Feel in a Disaster
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