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Disney Mickey & Friends: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book
2013
· American Red Cross
This activity book features Mickey and his friends as they learn about disaster preparedness with help from the American Red Cross. It covers different types …
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Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices
The "Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices" by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides comprehensive guidelines for pediatricians to prepare for disasters. It includes steps …
Who Are Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)?
This fact sheet provides a definition of children with special health care needs (CSHCN). It describes them as kids who have or are at risk …
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 …
Preparing Makes Sense
This video emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It highlights how having a plan and basic supplies can make a significant …
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Tornadoes Activity Book
This activity book, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offers tips, activities, and a story to help families prepare for tornado …
Emergency Communications Case Study: Emergency Communications During the Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing
This 3-page case study examines how emergency communications were crucial during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, highlighting the importance of planning, training, and coordination among …
Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children: Guidelines for the Management of Common Childhood Illnesses (2nd ed.)
This 473-page second edition of the Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children is a resource for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers at referral …
Assessing Functional Needs Sheltering in Pike County, Kentucky: Using a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response
2013
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Kentucky Department for Public Health,
· North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
· University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This article describes a study in Pike County, Kentucky, where severe weather from 2009 to 2011 caused damage and shelter needs. Researchers used a survey …
Disaster-Related Injuries and Illnesses Treated by American Red Cross Disaster Health Services During Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
This article describes how the American Red Cross helped people during Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. It explains that many people needed medical care …