Continuing Education
Helping my Community: Life After a Natural Disaster — Jaylon’s Story, Hurricane Irma, 2017
Jaylon, an 18-year-old, shares his experience during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Initially not taking the storm seriously, he was scared by its impact. Afterward, he …
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Human Climate Niche - 2020 and 2070
This short video simulation describes how climate change affects where people can live comfortably. It explains that as the Earth's temperature rises, some areas will …
PrepTalks: Kate Konschnik “Left in the Dark: Power Outages in an Interconnected World”
The PrepTalk explains how power outages affect our connected world. It describes the challenges and impacts of losing electricity, especially as we rely more on …
PrepTalks: Dr. Howard Kunreuther “Human Biases: Why People Underprepare for Disasters”
The PrepTalk by Dr. Howard Kunreuther talks about about why people often don't prepare well for disasters. He explains that human biases, like thinking "it …
PrepTalks: Amanda Ripley "The Unthinkable: Lessons from Survivors"
Amanda Ripley's PrepTalk shares important insights on how people react in disasters. It describes real-life stories of survivors and what helped them stay safe. Ripley …
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
This fact sheet provides tips for maintaining mental health during social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in an infectious disease outbreak. It describes ways to manage …
Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School: General Guidance for the First Stage of Recovery
This page provides guidance for schools on how to respond after a mass casualty event. It describes the first stage of recovery, focusing on ensuring …
Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: Disaster Behavioral Health (2nd ed.)
2020
· National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH),
· Uniformed Services University
This document provides guidance for disaster health professionals on how to handle behavioral health issues during emergencies. It describes key skills and knowledge needed to …
PrepTalks: Sarah Thompson "Youth - The Key to Building a Culture of Preparedness"
This PrepTalks presentation describes how young people can play an important role in getting communities ready for emergencies. By teaching kids and teens about preparedness, …
Addressing Violence Against Children, Women and Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Actions
This report focuses on the rise in violence against children, women, and older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes key actions to help protect …