Preparation
Family and Children
Understanding Yourself
Elders
Persons with Disabilities
Preparation
A very helpful and comprehensive overview of what to do during and after disasters. Contains references to external links and provides a list of additional resources. (PDF)
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency coordinates and maintains disaster response facilities and procedures in the State. This will also be a good site to check into for up-to-the-minute disaster information. (PDF)
A huge database covering many forms of natural disasters from tornados to hurricanes, along with information about disasters related to acts of terrorism. (PDF)
This fact sheet on disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross’ prepared.org titled “What We Can Do to Save Our Lives” is “for seniors, written by seniors.” (PDF)
This FEMA website contains some very helpful information and activities for parents and teachers, including materials in Spanish. (PDF)
This is game in Spanish that focuses on enhancing disaster preparedness. (PDF)
Here are some very informative video clips of various disasters, geared to the understanding level of children and preadolescents. (PDF)
This is a comprehensive curriculum prepared by the Red Cross that involves an approach to disaster preparedness emphasizing “feelings, facts, and future.” (PDF)
These are coloring books, in English and Spanish, for children to assist in disaster preparedness.
Coloring Book 1 (PDF)
Coloring Book 2 (PDF)
Family and Children
This web page, entitled “Reactions and Guidelines for Children Following Trauma/Disaster,” contains some very helpful and specific information tailored for the most part to various school levels. (PDF)
The National Association of School Psychologists has a very nice website on how to work with school children during and after disasters. (PDF)
This is a comprehensive summary page entitled, “How Can I Expect My Child to React to Disasters?” It lists physiological, emotional, and behavioral reactions by age group. (PDF)
This is a very helpful website for teachers working with children following disasters. (PDF)
For those who are uncertain about how to talk with children about disasters (and other experiences), this is a wonderful resource. (PDF)
This website has some more information on how to talk with children about trauma. (PDF)
This is an American Psychiatric Association website for “helping children after a disaster” that has a lot of well organized information. (PDF)
This site is geared toward school shootings but has some very helpful information on how to talk with children about trauma and disasters in general. (PDF)
This is a wonderful website with fact sheets for parents and teachers on helping children deal with disasters and traumatic events. (PDF)
This site is a highly interactive and graphically interesting website that helps children anticipate and rehearse their response to disasters, and helps parents and teachers in talking to children about disasters. (PDF)
This is an on-line book titled, “A Terrible Thing Happened” and is a very nice resource for working with children who have experienced trauma. (PDF)
A good site providing information for caring for your pets in times of disaster. It discusses plans, special concerns, and pet-supply kits. (PDF)
An extensive site that acts like a checklist for taking care of your pets during an emergency situation. It discusses advanced planning as well as post-disaster situations. (PDF)
This site has some VERY helpful additional information on how to prepare your pets for disasters and how to care for them during and after such events. (PDF)
This Florida-based site lists various things to keep in mind for pets during disasters. (PDF)
This site has a disaster supplies checklist for pet preparation. (PDF)
The Georgia Veterinarian Medical Association website has practical information specific to Georgia such as how and where to find shelter and animal care after disasters. (PDF)
Understanding Yourself
This is a very detailed site explaining what you may experience after a disaster. On the left of the page there is a links section with more detailed information. (PDF)
This fact sheet goes over stress and coping techniques and is followed by a great index of sectioned links covering relevant topics from depression after a disaster to financial management. (PDF)
This site is a massive database focusing on natural disasters such as tornados and hurricanes. Also covers disasters related to acts of terrorism. In addition, it provides direct links to government websites. (PDF)
This site is a very detailed site explaining what you may experience after a disaster. On the left of the page there is a links section with more detailed information. (PDF)
This site provides advice and tips for reducing stress, such as breath work and prayer. (PDF)
This is a useful article with advice on dealing with disasters. Also provides a section about getting help with any stress you may be feeling. (PDF)
This is an American Psychological Association website providing useful information about getting help for oneself and one’s family. Also discusses the timeframes that go along with coping after a disaster. (PDF)
This Department of Veterans Affairs website details the phases of traumatic stress during and after a disaster. (PDF)
This is an American Psychological Association website providing useful information about getting help for oneself and one’s family. Also discusses the timeframes that go along with coping after a disaster.
This is a wonderful website that provides a wealth of information on dealing with disaster and stress. This page is an index of fact sheets relating to trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, and helping children in times of crisis. (PDF)
This is another very detailed site about aiding children during traumatic events. This article, titled “Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children,” is a guide for helping parents and teachers understand the signs of stress in children. (PDF)
This is a website providing tips for identifying PTSD symptoms in one’s child. At the bottom of the page is a set of links for other age groups (children and teenagers). (PDF)
This is a comprehensive article about child development and how it relates to disaster relief. (PDF)
useful information about getting help for oneself and one’s family. Also discusses the timeframes that go along with coping after a disaster. (PDF)
This is a great website explaining what may happen within families during and after a disaster. Also provides a list of external links for further information. (PDF)
This is a website dealing with how parents can help their children weather a disaster. (PDF)
This site provides good advice on how to talk about a disaster with you family. (PDF)
This is a great index of sectioned links covering topics of depression after a disaster to financial management. (PDF)
Elders
This fact sheet on disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross’ prepared.org titled “What We Can Do to Save Our Lives” is “for seniors, written by seniors.” (PDF)
Tips for Senior Adults is another helpful computer file with some senior-specific disaster planning tips.
The University of Florida provided this 2-page article titled Disaster Planning Tips for Senior Adults, which explores disaster planning topics for the elderly including water, food, first aid kits, non-prescription drugs, contacts, important papers, time passers, medical needs, people with special needs, emotional support/stress-reduction and evacuation or movement to a shelter.
This fact sheet on disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross’ prepared.org titled “What We Can Do to Save Our Lives” is “for seniors, written by seniors.”
Persons with Disabilities
A well-done government website providing advice to persons with disabilities during disasters. Much of the information is found in this fact sheet, but the website has some additional tips and external resources. (PDF)
This is the Disability Preparedness Resource Center, another government-sponsored website with more information on planning and community resources. (PDF)
The National Organization on Disability website provides news updates about emergency preparedness for disabled people. (PDF)
A great website with disaster preparedness information in general and links to the left of the page for disabled and elderly people. It also has information in various languages. (PDF)
The Los Angeles City Department on Disability website provides information on people living with disabilities in terms of rights to service, emergency preparedness, and HIV/AIDS. (PDF)
“Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that people living with autism and other disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.” (PDF)