Summer Weather Safety - Resources for Families & Caregivers
June is Summer Weather Safety (Tornadoes/Thunderstorms/Lightning) Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
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The Resource Guide above offers several individual resources related to the topic and have been specially curated by our team to support national awareness promotions and provide quick, easy to access information on common events. All guides are in English.
The Response to Superstorm Sandy Highlights the Importance of Recovery Planning for Child Care Nationwide
This 35-page document provides information about a study to determine the extent to which New Jersey and New York conducted emergency planning for child care …
Healthcare Preparedness for Children in Disasters: A Report of the NACCD Healthcare Preparedness Working Group
This 61-page report from the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters' Healthcare Preparedness Working Group focuses on three key areas directly tied to the …
Tornadoes and Severe Storms
This site provides information about the Disaster Distress Helpline for anyone affected by tornadoes. It offers support for people experiencing emotional distress due to tornado-related …
What to Know About Bird Flu
This handout gives a quick summary of Bird Flu and its transmission to humans. It also discusses proper hygiene practices, symptoms of avian flu and …
Avian Influenza Quick Facts
2024
· ASPR TRACIE
This website provides a comprehensive overview of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu. It covers key information such as the symptoms, transmission, prevention strategies, …
Talking to Children About Violence Infographic
This Infographic provides seven tips for talking to children about violence, with different messages for different age groups, and a list of suggested points to …
Interim Operational Considerations for the Feeding Support of Infants and Young Children Under Two Years of Age in Refugee and Migrant Transit Settings in Europe
2015
· United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF),
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· Save the Children,
· United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR),
· Emergency Nutrition Network
This six-page document published by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) outlines benefits, risks, options, and resources for supporting appropriate infant and young child feeding …
Talking to Children About Violence
This resource provides seven tips for talking to children about violence, with different messages for different age groups, and a list of suggested points to …
Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Toolkit for Health Care Providers
This website provides links and a downloadable white paper article addressing information tools to guide medical professionals in assessing and treating medical traumatic stress in …
Pediatric Medical Countermeasures: Drugs
This website by the FDA provides information on pediatric medical countermeasures drugs for bioterrorism and radiation preparedness. It covers drugs, guidelines, and resources for pediatric …