Children in Disasters: Do Americans Feel Prepared?

• 2016

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• Elisaveta Petkova; Jeff Schlegelmilch; Jonathan Sury; Tom Chandler; Cynthia Herrera; Shwetha Bhaskar

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The website is about how prepared Americans feel when it comes to protecting children during disasters. It describes a survey that was done to find out people's opinions on this topic. The results show that many people are worried about the safety of children in emergencies, but not everyone feels ready or knows what to do. The website has links for the survey document and a webinar that talks about the survey, for more information and resources on how families can better prepare for such situations.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Public Opinion; United States

Institutions: Columbia University

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