PrepTalks: Children and Disasters -- Reducing Vulnerability and Building Capacity

• 2020

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• Lori Peek

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This video focuses on how disasters affect children and ways to help them. It describes the story of Cierra, a child who survived Hurricane Katrina, highlighting her struggles and recovery. The talk outlines progress made in protecting children during disasters but notes ongoing challenges due to their vulnerability. It suggests five ways to improve: ensuring safe schools, educating kids about risks, involving them in emergency plans, encouraging creativity for healing, and supporting strong family anchors and advocates for children’s needs.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Schools; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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