The Road to Readiness: Preparing your Family for Disasters

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• Nichole Davis; Shana Godfred-Cato; Deborah Mulligan; Tamara Bakewell; Sarita Chung; Carolyn Levers-Landis

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The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the importance of including children in disaster preparedness plans. Children have unique needs that differ from adults, and pediatricians play a key role in helping communities and families prepare for disasters. The AAP's family readiness toolkit, "The Road to Readiness," offers guidance on identifying risks, working with partners, creating a preparedness plan, assembling a supplies kit, supporting children emotionally, and accessing additional resources. The toolkit also addresses the specific needs of children with special health care requirements, encouraging families to collaborate with pediatricians to ensure children's well-being and resilience during and after emergencies.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disasters; Natural Disasters; Parents; Pediatricians; Disabled Children

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Healthy Children

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