Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Considerations for Children and Families: Workshop Summary

• 2014

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PMID: 24354032DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/18550

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This workshop summary focuses on how to help children and families during emergencies like natural disasters or pandemics. It describes ways to prepare for such events, respond effectively when they happen, and recover afterward. The summary highlights the importance of planning for children's unique needs in these situations. It also emphasizes working together with schools, healthcare providers, and communities to ensure safety and support for families. By understanding these considerations, communities can better protect children and help them bounce back after difficult times.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Keywords: Child Health Services; Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Family Health; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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