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The effects of a Hurricane Katrina will be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page includes information on general strate... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A disaster situation, such as a hurricane or forest fire, can significantly add to the stress and confusion of someone with Alzheimer's. This can lead to unsafe and distressing behaviors, such as wand... Details >
This page provides disaster preparedness links for school nurses, including resources on hurricane, terrorism and terrorism agents, other nonterrorist agents, and more.... Details >
This site provides a listing of resources that are designed to assist professionals who work with children and parents in preparing children for action in a disaster. Includes also links to additional... Details >
This page provides and links to resources on disaster response, including books, periodical publications, and technical documents. Many of the materials are available in Spanish.... Details >
Examples of State/Territory Emergency Plans ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
This fact sheet provides information about the effects of traumatic stress in a disaster situation, including posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, bereavement, and other common trauma... Details >
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designed this interactive website to provide children with enough information to help their families in case of a disaster. At this site children of... Details >
There are lots of games for kids on this site. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designed this games site for kids to have fun and learn about preparing for a disaster and what to do in c... Details >
This booklet describes the impact of violence and disasters on children and adolescents, with suggestions for minimizing long-term emotional harm. ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health