RCRC Toolbox Issue Briefs: Why Children Should Be the #1 Disaster Priority (Introduction)

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This webpage serves as an introduction to a set of issue briefs that aim to raise awareness about children's disaster resilience among legislators and decision-makers at all levels. The reports cover topics such as childcare, broadband access, mental health resources, housing programs, and food security. Each brief includes testimonials from community members and data-driven insights, allowing readers to focus on the issues that are most relevant to their community.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Community Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Resilience, Psychological; Food Security; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Columbia Climate School National Center for Disaster Preparedness

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