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Creating a Family Emergency Plan and Disaster Kit
2019
· Children's National Hospital
This webpage article describes how families can prepare for emergencies by making a family emergency plan and putting together a disaster kit. It explains the …
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Disaster Preparedness [Resources]
This webpage provides resources to help people get ready for disasters, especially for children’s needs. The article shares helpful links where you can find information …
G7 Major Initiatives
This one-page sheet provides information on Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network's efforts to improve pediatric disaster preparedness and response in the United States Gulf Coast …
Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash
2021
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU),
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
This fact sheet focuses on wildfire smoke and ash and what families can do to prepare for, stay safe during and after a fire.
A Guide to Safe Versus Unsafe Gifts for Kids
2023
· Children's National Hospital
This webpage provides a guide for parents on choosing safe gifts for kids. It describes the dangers of certain toys, like those with small parts, …
Monkeypox - Children's National Hospital
This page describes what monkeypox is, how it spreads, and its symptoms like fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. The page also covers ways to …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Checklist
The playlist links to three recorded sessions that describe a checklist to help hospitals prepare for disasters, ensuring safety and readiness. These sessions provides important …
Preventing Burn Injuries
2024
· Children's National Hospital
This page is about preventing burn injuries at home. It describes ways to keep children safe from burns, such as keeping hot items out of …
Compassionate Options for Pediatric EMS (COPE)
The Compassionate Options for Pediatric EMS (COPE) project helps emergency medical services (EMS) workers handle tough situations, like a child's death. It describes how EMS …
Injury Evaluation in the Emergency Department
This one-page document provides caregivers with the support and information they need during their child's injury evaluation in the emergency department. It explains the importance …