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Resource Guides

These specific resources have been gathered to support national awareness promotions and provide quick, easy to access information on common events.

Apartment on Fire
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.
Children's playroom with plastic colorful educational blocks toys
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.
Winter Storm Warning Sign With Snowfall and Stormy Background
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.
Exhausted, sick child with fever lying in bed.
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.
Medical worker regulate the intravenous drip system at the bedside
Emergency Managers Nurses Physicians

Conserving IV Fluids and Oral Rehydration

These resources are intended to assist with conserving medical supplies during a natural disaster.
Demonstration
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.
Man puts the weapon in the safe.
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.
Road broken by earthquake
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.
Mother hand holding child hand who have IV solution in the hospital with love and care
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.
Male hands with Monkeypox rash
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.
Hurricane viewed over the earth from space
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.
vaccination to a child
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.
Mother using baby safe bug repellent for daughter while hiking
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.
packed backpack with items needed for evacuation
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.
child drinking water on a hot day
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.
Fireworks at Night
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.
Tornado on the ground near houses with lightning in the sky
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.
Children swim in pool
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.
Male counselor speaking with a high school boy
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.
Refugee boy with toys and backpack
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.
Several hands holding a grassy green earth ball
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.