Tools & Resources for Families
Vanderbilt Resources
"Are You Ready for Disaster?" (PPT)
Preparedness information for families; provided by Jim Kendall,
Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections-EAP
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
Disasters and Emergencies; U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Earthquake Preparedness
Prepared by the Los Angeles Fire Department
Family With Special Needs
Floods; FEMA
National Preparedness Month: A Spotlight on Children
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
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
WorkLife Connections - EAP
is an employee benefit aimed at supporting faculty and staff in their efforts to balance the competing demands of home and work life. Their mission is to connect faculty and staff with resources when life is challenging.
Family Disaster Kits
Be prepared in a disaster with
a Family Disaster Kit available from www.grainger.com
UserID: VandyEmployee
Password: 4homePrepaRation
(login is case sensitive)
Once you are logged in, select Lists: Personal (1) under the main menu bar. Then select Home Preparedness to see and shop Home Emergency items with Credit or Debit cards. Use your home address. There is no extra charge for standard freight.
Flu Info
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information.
www.pandemicflu.gov
Stay Alert ... Stay Alive
Tips on how to respond in an active shooter situation