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Health Topics: Crisis Preparedness & Response
Hurricanes—Special Messages for Schools

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Hurricanes—
Health & Safety

School-Age Evacuees
Disaster Evacuees Attending New Schools

School Supplies
Hurricane Help for Schools
U.S. Department of Education

Immunization Guidance
As a result of hurricanes, school-age children are sometimes displaced from their schools to other schools away from home. When these situations occur, to facilitate enrollment of evacuees, states may opt to waive their school entry immunization requirements for these children. CDC has indicated its support for these actions and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) encourages states to consider waiving school entry requirements as the situation warrants, consistent with state laws. More...

Mental Health
Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources

State Efforts
Chief State School Officers Respond to the Hurricanes*
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

Environmental Concerns
The following sources of information can be used to protect children and others against hazards that may be present in the school environment following a hurricane or flood:

General Information
Crisis Preparedness & Response

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Page last modified: August 23, 2007
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