Children and Violence: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Violence and Disasters
The information in this publication is designed for parents, teachers, school counselors, and other mental health professionals whose responsibility is to assist children who have been victims of or w... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
Examples of State/Territory Emergency Plans
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SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services |
Earthquake: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
This pamphlet describes specific prevention measures that can help reduce your chance of serious injury if an earthquake occurs in your area. These guidelines will help you and your family to be prepa... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
Exposure to cold temperatures can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems, particularly to infants and the elderly. This consumer health education brochure provides advice on preventin... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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 >
Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Flood: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer education pamphlet provides information that will help you and other flood victims prevent diseases and injury and maintain good health in the days and weeks following a flood.... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Hurricane: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer education pamphlet contains information to help you prepare for, react to, and recover from the impacts of a hurricane, and maintain your physical and mental health in the days and weeks... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Fire Protection Association Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on building evacuations, fire protection equipment, home safety, seasonal safety, statistics, and fuels.... Details >
National Fire Protection Association |
Tornado: A Guide for Your Personal Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer education pamphlet provides information to help you to be aware of the threat of tornadoes, to plan ahead to reduce hazards, and to avoid injuries during and after the storm.... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Tsunami
This online fact sheet presents a general overview on tsunamis, ocean waves produced by earthquakes or underwater landslides.... Details >
American Red Cross, National Headquarters |
