DMC 4
Evacuating or Leaving During Emergencies
This document describes how to prepare for emergencies if you need to leave your home. It suggests taking important items, keeping health information with you, …
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
2001
· American Psychological Association,
· Indiana University,
· New York State Psychiatric Institute
This questionnaire is a tool used to assess depression. Patients answer questions about their feelings over the past two weeks, scoring each response from 0 …
Measles (Rubeola)
This fact sheet explains that measles is a highly contagious virus causing fever and rash. It describes the disease's course, symptoms like fever, cough, and …
Bereavement, Memorials, and Anniversaries: Developing a Recovery Annex for K-12 Schools
2024
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This document describes how schools can prepare for and respond to the death of a student or staff member by creating a Recovery Annex in …
Family Reunification Resource Guide
2018
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
The document gives tools and tips to help schools and families reunite after emergencies. It describes planning steps, training materials, sample forms, and ways to …
Tips for Psychological First Aid
2025
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
The document describes Psychological First Aid (PFA) as a way to help students, staff, and families after emergencies. Any trained school staff can use PFA …
Recovery Planning for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education in the Immediate Aftermath of a Significant or Federally Declared Natural Disaster
2022
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
The document describes how schools and colleges should plan for recovery after a major natural disaster. It explains that schools are important to the whole …
Large-Scale Natural Disasters: Helping Children Cope
The website describes how large natural disasters can be very stressful for children and gives tips to help them cope. It suggests that adults should …
PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers After Disasters
The document explains typical reactions children have after a disaster, how to address those reactions, and offers examples of things you can say to an …
PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children After Disasters
The document explains typical reactions children have after a disaster, how to address those reactions, and offers examples of things you can say to a …