Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at Evacuation Centers
2009
· Children's National Hospital
This article is about preventing injuries to children aged 1 to 14 at evacuation centers during natural disasters. It describes how injury is a leading …
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Wildfires
This webpage offers essential information and resources to help individuals prepare for and respond to wildfires. The page serves as a valuable guide for those …
Protecting Yourself While Removing Post-Disaster Debris from Your Home or Business
This fact sheet is for home/business owners, residents, and volunteer groups involved in post-disaster cleanup. It highlights the main hazards and common control methods, emphasizing …
Urban Flooding: Hazards and Tips for Prevention
This fact sheet addresses health hazards that may arise during and after urban flooding. It provides ways to avoid structural hazards and harmful exposures and …
Psychological Impact of Wildfires for Burn and Trauma Survivors
This 2-page pdf reviews the impact of wildfires on adults and children, what you can do and how children are likely to respond. There is …
The Safety Town Program
This webpage describes Safety Town, a program designed to teach young children important safety skills. The program covers topics like traffic safety, fire prevention, and …
First Aid Kits for Home and Away
2020
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This brief document provides a checklist to create a first aid kit for home, car, or travel. It lists important items to include, such as …
Smokey Bear
· U.S. Forest Service,
· National Association of State Foresters,
· U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This website is dedicated to the iconic character Smokey Bear, promoting wildfire prevention and safety. The website offers valuable resources, educational materials, and interactive tools …
Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness
This 120-page report summarizes a workshop held on June 4-5, 2019, about the impacts of the California wildfires, and the population health, environmental health, emergency …
Three Phases of Disaster Relief in Haiti: Pediatric Surgical Care on Board the United States Naval Ship Comfort
This article discusses the rapid and extensive medical response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti by the United States Naval Ship Comfort. Focusing on pediatric …