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Managing Memorials and Anniversaries as a Part of Overall School and Higher Ed Safety Planning
2019
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This webinar is about how schools and colleges can include memorials and anniversaries in their safety plans. It describes ways to honor past events while …
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Resources on Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events
2019
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This document lists resources to help schools support students and staff before, during, and after emergencies. It describes ways to understand trauma, create trauma-informed schools, …
Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards – Fourth Edition
2019
· University of Hawaii,
· Natural Hazards Center
This handbook helps homeowners get ready for natural disasters. It describes how good communication can make communities stronger and more prepared. The handbook gives tips …
Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities English
2019
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· American Water Works Association,
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This planning guide describes how hospitals and healthcare facilities can plan for emergencies when their water supply is interrupted. It explains the importance of having …
CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses
This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and …
Wildfire Smoke: A Guide For Public Health Officials
2019
· California Air Resources Board,
· AirNow,
· California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Forest Service,
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This document provides guidance for state, tribal, and local public health officials on preparing for and responding to wildfire smoke events. It emphasizes the health …
Creating Effective Child- and Family-Focused Disaster Behavioral Health Messages on Social Media
This document explains how to create helpful messages on social media for children and families during disasters. It describes the importance of using clear, simple …
Tornado Preparedness: Tips for Families
2019
· Healthy Children
This page explains how to stay safe during tornadoes. It describes what tornadoes are and when they usually occur. It advises families to listen to …
AED Use for Children and Infants
2019
· American Red Cross
This skill sheet explains how to use an AED for children and infants. It describes turning on the AED, exposing the chest, and attaching pads. …
Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Mortality in Critically Ill Children
This article (with video) discusses the importance of pediatric readiness in emergency departments (EDs) and identify areas for improvement. It emphasizes the need for standardized …