Rebuilding Sustainable Communities for Children and Families After Disaster: Recommendations from Symposium Participants in Response to the April 27th, 2011 Tornadoes

• 2014

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• Craig Rush; Rick Houser; Ashley Partridge
PMID: 25342078DOI: 10.1007/s10597-014-9780-1

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This article discusses the aftermath of a devastating EF4 tornado that struck Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 27, 2011. To aid in recovery efforts, a symposium focused on supporting children and families was organized, drawing more than 40 professionals and community members. Led by an international disaster expert, the symposium established recommendations for the community and government agencies. The symposium's planning and implementation process could potentially serve as a model for future disaster response strategies.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Alabama; Child Welfare; Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Health Services Needs and Demand; Tornadoes; Community Networks; Family Health; Congresses as Topic

Institutions: University of Alabama

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