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.
Be Prepared for an Active Shooter
This 2 page fact sheet offers guidance on how to prepare for, survive, and recover from an active shooter event. It emphasizes the importance of …
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Community Lifelines Implementation Toolkit
This toolkit helps communities understand and use lifelines during emergencies. It describes how to coordinate with different groups and offers guidance for responding to incidents. …
Take Control in 1,2,3: Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers
This guide is designed to help caregivers learn about disaster preparedness. It aims to support caregivers in identifying the needs of their care recipient and …
Earthquake Risk
This website provides resources for emergency managers regarding earthquake risk management. The page offers insights on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from earthquakes. It …
PrepTalks: Dr. Sheri Fink "Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response"
This 32-minute presentation describes two tragic events during Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey that demonstrate the value of situational awareness, the complexities of prioritizing limited resources, …
Protecting School Children from Tornadoes: Full Mitigation Best Practice Story, 'Sedgwick County, Kansas'
This document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio which is a collection of true stories about people and communities …
Helping Children Cope with Disaster
This website contains awareness-level information for families and the public created after Hurricane Laura and Delta on supporting the emotional needs of children in those …
IS-235.C: Emergency Planning
This independent study (IS) course helps emergency management personnel develop effective emergency planning skills, including understanding the planning process and its importance. It enhances the …
Exercise and Preparedness Tools: Exercise Best Practices Guides
These guides, compiled by FEMA’s National Exercise Division (NED), gather lessons and best practices from exercise practitioners to offer guidance on planning and conducting successful …