Impact of Disasters on Children with Complex and/or Special Needs

• 2020

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• Kate Moran; Carmen Sanchez; Laura Stough

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This video discusses how disasters affect children with special needs, including the challenges they face, like losing power for medical equipment or needing special care in shelters. The experts also mention the importance of being prepared and having plans in place before a disaster happens. They highlight the need for better training and resources to help these children cope with trauma after such events, emphasizing collaboration among various organizations to support affected families effectively.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Disabled Children; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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