Region V for Kids Resource Collection
Region V for Kids (RV4K) strengthens pediatric disaster preparedness by providing training, tools, and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community partners. This page includes a searchable index of all RV4K resources.
2050 Strategic Foresight Initiative: Strategic Foresight Final Report
The Strategic Foresight Final Report looks at future challenges and opportunities up to the year 2050. It describes how different trends, like technology, climate change, …
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Sheltering: Sensory Items
This fact sheet provides information on how to support people with sensory needs during emergencies. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be …
National Incident Management System Guideline for Mutual Aid
The National Incident Management System Guideline for Mutual Aid explains how different groups can help each other during emergencies. It describes various types of mutual …
Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards
This video is part of a recorded webinar series from the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center featuring SMEs' discussion of real-world issues and events.
Holiday Fire Safety
This webpage provides essential tips and resources on preventing home fires during the holiday season. It covers topics such as Christmas tree safety, candle safety, …
Be Prepared for a Power Outage
This 2-page document provides tips to stay safe and comfortable before, during, and after a power outage. It describes the importance of having an emergency …
Understanding the Impact of Fire and Life Safety Messages on Children: Final Report
2010
· Johns Hopkins University,
· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This study explores how fire and life safety messages affect children. It describes the importance of teaching kids about safety to prevent accidents and injuries. …
Hazus
Hazus is a tool developed by FEMA to help communities understand and reduce risks from natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. It describes how …
Introduction to the National Mass Care Update and Strategy
The slide set in this document describes strategies for improving emergency response and care during disasters, helping communities better prepare and support people in need. …
PrepTalks: Brooke Buddemeier "Saving Lives After a Nuclear Detonation."
This PrepTalk by Brooke Buddemeier is about how to save lives after a nuclear explosion. It describes the steps people can take to protect themselves …