National Preparedness Month Guides


National Preparedness Month Guides Emergency Managers Families & Children Nurses Physicians Public Health Professionals Schools & Childcare Providers This resource guide is a collection of guides that PPN has shared this year on topics that are key to be prepared in the case of an emergency situation. Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) & Autism Resource Guide This guide provides resources and tips to help families of children with special healthcare needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, improve their everyday health and be prepared during crises like natural disasters Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: Disabled Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, or Health Services for Persons with Disabilities for more information. Family Emergency Readiness These resources from PPN's Resource Central can help families prepare for the unexpected by creating evacuation plans, assembling supply kits, and discussing what to do in the event of an emergency. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: family emergency or disabled children and disaster planning for more information. Child and Youth Preparedness PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and caregivers to better prepare for these unexpected events. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with phrases such as “disaster planning” or “youth preparedness” for more information. Wildfire Resources Wildfire season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives. Below is an expertly curated guide to help prepare and respond to wildfires. For more information, search with keyword wildfires. Earthquake Preparedness Earthquakes happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families to know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake event. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with the term “Earthquakes” for more information. Hurricane Season Preparedness Hurricane season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords, hurricanes or disaster preparedness, for more information. Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) & Autism Resource Guide This guide provides resources and tips to help families of children with special healthcare needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, improve their everyday health and be prepared during crises like natural disasters Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: Disabled Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, or Health Services for Persons with Disabilities for more information. Family Emergency Readiness These resources from PPN's Resource Central can help families prepare for the unexpected by creating evacuation plans, assembling supply kits, and discussing what to do in the event of an emergency. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: family emergency or disabled children and disaster planning for more information. Child and Youth Preparedness PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and caregivers to better prepare for these unexpected events. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with phrases such as “disaster planning” or “youth preparedness” for more information. Wildfire Resources Wildfire season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives. Below is an expertly curated guide to help prepare and respond to wildfires. For more information, search with keyword wildfires. Earthquake Preparedness Earthquakes happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families to know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake event. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with the term “Earthquakes” for more information. Hurricane Season Preparedness Hurricane season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords, hurricanes or disaster preparedness, for more information.

Emergency Managers Families & Children Nurses Physicians Public Health Professionals Schools & Childcare Providers

This resource guide is a collection of guides that PPN has shared this year on topics that are key to be prepared in the case of an emergency situation.

Disabled child in a wheelchair being helped by a special needs carer

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) & Autism Resource Guide

This guide provides resources and tips to help families of children with special healthcare needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, improve their everyday health and be prepared during crises like natural disasters

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: Disabled Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, or Health Services for Persons with Disabilities for more information.

Family Preparing Emergency Kit Together at Home

Family Emergency Readiness

These resources from PPN's Resource Central can help families prepare for the unexpected by creating evacuation plans, assembling supply kits, and discussing what to do in the event of an emergency.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: family emergency or disabled children and disaster planning for more information.

mom with teen daughter using phone together at home

Child and Youth Preparedness

PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and caregivers to better prepare for these unexpected events.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with phrases such as “disaster planning” or “youth preparedness” for more information.

Brush and Tree Landscape Burning with Flame and Smoke During California Wildfire

Wildfire Resources

Wildfire season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives. Below is an expertly curated guide to help prepare and respond to wildfires. For more information, search with keyword wildfires.

Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquakes happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families to know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake event.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with the term “Earthquakes” for more information.

Hurricane viewed over the earth from space

Hurricane Season Preparedness

Hurricane season brings with it the potential for devastating impacts, and it is crucial to prepare both medical facilities and homes to mitigate risks and safeguard lives.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords, hurricanes or disaster preparedness, for more information.