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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

Household members need to talk about the kinds of disasters that could happen where they live. They should have a disaster supply kit in their home in case a disaster keeps them from leaving. This art... Details >

Home Safety Council  

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 >

Alzheimer's Association  

This page provides disaster preparedness links for school nurses, including resources on hurricane, terrorism and terrorism agents, other nonterrorist agents, and more.... Details >

National Association of School Nurses   

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 >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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 >

Pan American Health Organization  

Examples of State/Territory Emergency Plans ... Details >

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Locate and apply for disaster relief offered by U.S. Government agencies which sponsor more than 50 forms of disaster assistance. ... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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 >

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Also available in: Spanish 

The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. Prompt first aid can help heal small wounds and prevent infection. Tetanus is a potential health threat for person... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services