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Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
2013
· U.S. Department of Education,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
· U.S. Department of Justice,
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This guide helps schools create strong emergency plans to keep students and staff safe. It describes steps for preparing, responding, and recovering from emergencies like …
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Managing Patients After a Nuclear Detonation
This tip sheet provides guidance for medical staff on how to care for patients after a nuclear explosion. It describes the initial actions needed, such …
Choose Safe Places for Early Care and Education (CSPECE) Guidance Manual
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This guidance manual helps communities ensure children's safety and health in places like child care centers and preschools. It promotes locating early care and education …
What Head Start Programs Should Know About Ebola
This fact sheet provides important information for Head Start programs about Ebola. It describes what Ebola is, how it spreads, and the symptoms to watch …
What Head Start or Child Care Programs Should Know About Zika Virus
This fact sheet is about what Head Start and child care programs need to know about the Zika virus. It describes how the virus spreads, …
Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents
The guide helps parents understand cancer in children. It describes what cancer is, how it affects kids, and the different types of treatments available. The …
SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center Supplemental Research Bulletin: Mass Violence and Behavioral Health
2017
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This bulletin explains how mass violence affects people's mental health. It describes the emotional and psychological impact on survivors, families, and communities. It highlights the …
Role of Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) in Responding to Public Health Crises and Disasters
These presentation slides are from a webinar that reviews Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) disaster-related legal authorities, responding to specific disaster-related problems, and …
Primary Response Incident Scene Management (PRISM) Series, Second Edition
The PRISM Series, Second Edition, is a guide for managing emergency situations. It describes how to handle incidents safely and effectively. The series provides important …
Sarin: Potential Long-term Neurological Effects
This website is about sarin, a dangerous chemical weapon. It describes how sarin affects the body and its potential health risks. The links provided offer …