Be Ready: Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs

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Families with children and youth with disabilities and medical needs are known to be some of the most vulnerable in a disaster. This website provides information to improve the knowledge and increase the preparedness of families of children with special healthcare needs on the topic of disaster preparedness. This resources provides access to videos, downloadable papers with these resources being available in multiple languages. The following toolkit of videos and accompanying infographics have been designed to meet to the diverse needs of the communities we serve with these resources being available in multiple languages.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Caregivers; Disabled Children; Family Health

Institutions: Region V for Kids; EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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