Primary Care Providers' Role in Supporting Children, Families, and Professional Self-Care Following Hurricanes and Other Disasters
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB),
· University of Southern California,
· Duke University Medical Center
Webinar that describes the importance of psychological first aid and supportive services in promoting adjustment after a disaster. Presenters outline the common symptoms and trajectories …
PrepTalks: "Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response"
This 32-minute presentation describes two tragic events during Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey that demonstrate the value of situational awareness, the complexities of prioritizing limited resources, …
Supporting Trauma Recovery After Hurricane Maria: NCTSN Lessons Learned in Puerto Rico
2020
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· SGA Youth & Family Services,
· Baystate Medical Center
Hurricane Maria was a deadly Category 4 storm that created widespread devastation in Puerto Rico in September 2017. This webinar highlights how the National Child …
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
This section reviews psychological impacts of hurricanes, and how to reach out for help. It addresses survivors, loved ones, responders, and recovery workers. It offers …
Preliminary Findings from the Saint Thomas Strong Study
In this study, 109 children in Grades 3–12 were recruited from private and public schools on the island of Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin …
The Missing Link for School Safety Threat Assessment Teams
In this workshop recorded video and links to a video collection, Safer Schools Together discusses the Digital Behavioral Baselines through a school safety threat assessment …
Hurricane Resources
This resource addresses what families, providers, and communities need to know to support children in disasters before, during, and after a hurricane. The link has …
Hurricane Recovery
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) webinar discusses the health issues and mental health concerns that may linger after a hurricane, and the Centers …
DisasterCast: Hurricane Preparedness
In this episode of AAP Disastercast, Dr. Brent Kaziny interviews Dr. Yasmine Pedrogo for tips on hurricane preparedness for pediatric practices, including how to help …
Protecting School Children from Tornadoes: Full Mitigation Best Practice Story, 'Sedgwick County, Kansas'
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio which is a collection of true stories about people and communities …