How Families Can Prepare for Disasters

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This webpage provides a guide on how families can prepare for disasters, emphasizing pediatric emergency preparedness. It covers creating a family emergency plan, preparing an emergency kit, staying informed about potential hazards, and ensuring children understand what to do in emergencies. The guide also includes tips for specific situations like fires, earthquakes, and severe weather, along with advice on communication strategies, evacuation plans, and medical considerations for children.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Family; Natural Disasters; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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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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