The Road to Readiness: Preparing your Family for Disasters

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• Nichole Davis; Shana Godfred-Cato; Deborah Mulligan; Tamara Bakewell; Sarita Chung; Carolyn Ievers-Landis

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This toolkit explains how families can prepare for disasters, highlighting the importance of considering children's unique needs and involving them in planning. It offers guidance on identifying risks, creating a disaster plan, building an emergency kit, and supporting mental wellness after a disaster. It also emphasizes working with community partners and sharing plans with pediatricians. Special considerations are given to children with special health care needs (CYSHCN). The goal is to help families stay safe and resilient during emergencies by being well-prepared together.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Family; Natural Disasters; Parents; Pediatricians; Disabled Children; Risk Assessment

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Healthy Children

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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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