Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) advances pediatric disaster preparedness by developing planning tools, clinical guidance, and training resources. WRAP-EM resources support healthcare systems, emergency responders, and community partners in strengthening pediatric readiness across all hazards. The index provides access to WRAP-EM resources to help enhance regional coordination, response, and surge capability across our 6 states.
The National Radon Action Plan - A Strategy for Saving Lives
The National Radon Action Plan is a strategy to save lives by reducing radon exposure. Radon is a harmful gas that can cause lung cancer. …
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EPA Map of Radon Zones
The EPA Map of Radon Zones helps people understand radon levels in different areas across the United States. It describes how radon is a natural …
Mold
This website is about mold, a type of fungus that can grow indoors and outdoors. It describes how mold thrives in damp environments and can …
Flooded Homes: Coming Home
This page describes how to safely return home after a flood. It offers guidance on checking for damage, ensuring safety, and cleaning up. The article …
What You Can Do to Protect Children from Environmental Risks
This page explains how to keep children safe from environmental dangers. It describes ways to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and pollutants at home, school, …
Protecting Kids from Wildfire Smoke: Actions for California Schools
· Stanford Medicine,
· Stanford University,
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU),
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· U. S. Environmental Protection Agency,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This document emphasizes the urgent need for schools to protect children's health amidst intensifying smoke and wildfire seasons, alongside addressing indoor air quality improvements crucial …
Mapping the Vulnerability of Human Health to Extreme Heat in the United States
This 78-page report describes how extreme heat affects human health in the United States. It explains how experts used interviews and research to create maps …
Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health
This course is about the health effects of wildfire smoke and how to protect people from it. It describes the dangers of tiny particles in …