Still at Risk: US Children 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina

• 2015

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This report from 2015 looks at how well the U.S. protects children during disasters. It describes that even a decade after Hurricane Katrina, many areas still lack proper plans to keep kids safe in emergencies. The report card grades states on their preparedness and highlights gaps in emergency planning for schools and child care centers. It emphasizes the need for better policies to ensure children's safety during disasters, urging improvements so that all children are protected when emergencies happen again.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disasters; United States; Weather; Risk Assessment

Institutions: Save the Children

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