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Disaster Mental Health Resources
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
Disaster preparedness from the Alzheimer’s Association 
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 >
Disaster Preparedness Links - National Association of School Nurses
This page provides disaster preparedness links for school nurses, including resources on hurricane, terrorism and terrorism agents, other nonterrorist agents, and more.... Details >
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Parents and Teachers
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 >
Disaster Response Page
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 >
Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
Examples of State/Territory Emergency Plans ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
Effects of Traumatic Stress in a Disaster Situation
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 >
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for Kids
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 >
FEMA for Kids: Games Page
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 >
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Violence and Disasters
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