Resource Guides
These specific resources have been gathered to support national awareness promotions and provide quick, easy to access information on common events.
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Fire Prevention Resource Guide
This guide provides comprehensive strategies to help individuals, families, and organizations reduce fire risks and enhance safety.
Families & Children
Safe Toys and Gifts
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for the holiday season.
Families & Children
Winter Readiness
Winter weather provides opportunities and activities for children but can come with accompanying safety risks. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for parents and caregivers to prepare for winter weather both in and out of doors.
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Respiratory Illness
Stay informed and prepared with up-to-date information, guidelines, and support to manage and effectively prevent respiratory illnesses during this season.
Emergency Managers
Nurses
Physicians
Conserving IV Fluids and Oral Rehydration
These resources are intended to assist with conserving medical supplies during a natural disaster.
Families & Children
Mental Health Professional
Physicians
Civil Unrest
PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and healthcare providers to prepare for protests in their area.
Behavioral Health Professionals
Families & Children
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Firearm Safety Awareness
Firearm-related deaths and injuries impact children and adults alike. Clinicians must be vigilant in recognizing signs of trauma in children exposed to firearm violence and ensure they have access to appropriate mental health support, safety counseling and resources. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers.
Emergency Managers
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
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.
Nurses
Physicians
Sepsis Awareness
Improved awareness of sepsis symptoms and healthcare education could save many lives. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers.
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Mpox (Monkeypox) Awareness
Mpox is an emerging virus that has been detected recently at higher than usual rates in the United States.
Emergency Managers
EMS Clinicians
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
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.
Emergency Manager
Nurses
Physicians
Public Health Professionals
Immunization Awareness - Resources for Healthcare Providers
August is Immunization Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for healthcare providers to prepare for patient visits in many situations.
Families & Children
Dengue Fever - Resources for Families & Caregivers
Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in many U.S. states. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for summer celebrations.
Families & Children
Child and Youth Preparedness - Resources for Families & Caregivers
August is Child and Youth Preparedness Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and caregivers to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Nurses
Physicians
Heat Related Illness Safety - Resources for Clinicians
July is Heat Related Illness Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to educate themselves and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Families & Children
Fireworks Safety - Resources for Families & Caregivers
July is Fireworks Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for summer celebrations.
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Summer Weather Safety - Resources for Families & Caregivers
June is Summer Weather Safety (Tornadoes/Thunderstorms/Lightning) Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Swimming and Water Safety - Resources for Families & Caregivers
June is Swimming and Water Safety Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for water activities.
Behavioral Health Professionals
Families & Children
Physicians
Mental Health Awareness
PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and clinicians to assist those experiencing mental health challenges. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords "mental health" for more information.
EMS Clinician
Families & Children
Physicians
Refugee & Immigrant Health - Resources for Healthcare Professionals
April is Refugee and Immigrant Health Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to share with individuals and families who are either experiencing life as a refugee or immigrant to provide assistance to them.
Families & Children
Schools & Childcare Providers
Climate Change - Resources for Families & Caregivers
April is Climate Change Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better understand how climate change impacts the health of children.