List of Disaster Resources Links for Children

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http://www.aap.org/disasters/resources.cfm

For help finding a resource or to suggest a helpful resource, e-mail DisasterReady@aap.org.

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</td> <td width="418">Resources by Topic</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" valign="top">

</td> <td width="418">Resources by Title (Alphabetical) </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Resources by Audience

Child Care
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<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Pediatricians
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Policymakers
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Resources by Topic

Adjustment and Coping
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Biological Terrorism <table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Blast Terrorism
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Breastfeeding
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Chemical Terrorism
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Disaster Information
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Financial Crisis
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Flood Recovery
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Mental Health Issues
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Pandemic Influenza
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Pediatric Practices
<table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism <table width="52"> <tbody><tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Wildfires


Resources by Title (Alphabetical)

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</td> <td width="457">4 Steps to Prepare Your Family for Disasters ? A 2-page handout that includes 4 steps families can take to prepare for a disaster; included in the Family Readiness Kit. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">A Disaster Planning Guide for Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies: Is Child Care Ready? ? A comprehensive resource manual that CCR&Rs can use to train caregivers in child care programs and family child care homes. Offers guidance on preparing for disasters, temporary child care, and restoring child care after a disaster. Includes forms that could be adapted for other organizations. (NACCRRA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>A Disaster Preparedness Plan for Pediatricians ? A resource document with action steps and guidance to help pediatricians prepare their office practice for a disaster. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>A Training Program for Child Care Centers on Disaster Preparation ? A guidebook with training objectives and activities that can be used to prepare a 2-hour training session. To be used in conjunction with A Disaster Planning Guide for Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies: Is Child Care Ready? (NACCRRA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>A Training Program for Family Child Care Providers on Disaster Preparation ? A guidebook with training objectives and activities that can be used to prepared for a 2-hour training session. To be used in conjunction with A Disaster Planning Guide for Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies: Is Child Care Ready? (NACCRRA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness ? A comprehensive resource on individual, family, and community preparedness. Divided by sections. Also available in Spanish. (FEMA)
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</td> <td>Ask Your Child Care Program: What's the Plan? ? A 2-page brochure with questions parents can ask their child's caregiver before a disaster occurs. (NACCRRA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>At-Risk Populations Project ? A compilation of materials to help health departments prioritize how to care for individuals and groups that are at increased risk during a pandemic influenza. (ASTHO)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Biological Terrorism ? A description of bioterrorism and its implications for pediatricians; Chapter 4 in the manual, Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. (AAP/AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Blast Terrorism ? Information on blast terrorism and implications for pediatricians that includes information on explosives and injuries and treatment for children; Chapter 7 in the manual, Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. (AAP/AHRQ)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Care of Children in the Emergency Department: Guidelines for Preparedness ? A policy statement with recommendations related to caring for children in the emergency department; these guidelines include details for how hospitals can have the appropriate equipment, staff, and policies to provide high quality care for children, especially those with special needs and/or those with life-threatening emergencies. Steps for facilitating stabilization and transportation to the nearest facility with pediatric specialty services. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Caring for Your Family ? A 2-page handout that includes a general overview of how families can prepare for disasters; included in the Family Readiness Kit. (AAP)
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</td> <td>Chemical-Biological Terrorism and its Impact on Children ? A policy statement with recommendations for pediatricians and public health agencies regarding biological and chemical agents and the affects these have on children when they are used in terrorist attacks. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Chemical Terrorism ? A description of chemical terrorism and its implications for pediatricians that includes information on the medical consequences and the epidemiology of a chemical terrorist attack, hazardous materials incident, and relevant treatment for children; Chapter 5 in the manual, Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. (AAP/AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Child Care Resources for Disasters and Emergencies ? A one-stop compilation of Web-based and print resources for child care programs; includes an "Alert" box where current disasters and announcements for the child care community are housed by the government. (Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Child Health Online ? A Web site resource for child care health consultants. (Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc)
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</td> <td>Child Welfare: Federal Action Needed to Ensure States Have Plans to Safeguard Children in the Child Welfare System Displaced by Disasters
A report to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Children & Disasters ? Disaster planning materials for child care resource and referral networks and child care providers. (NACCRRA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Clinician Recommendations Regarding Return of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding and/or Hurricanes ? A fact sheet with a list of conditions that need to be met before a child returns to areas impacted by flooding or a hurricane and other key resources related to flood recovery. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Closing the Seams, Developing an Integrated Approach to Health System Disaster Preparedness ? A comprehensive report that
examines the preparedness of the US healthcare system, identifies gaps, and highlights emerging solutions and innovative best practices that can be leveraged to help providers and communities deliver healthcare in the face of the unknown. (PricewaterhouseCoopers'
Health Research Institute)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Crisis Preparedness/Safe Schools Web Site ? A compilation of Web-based resources, training materials, and technical assistance options to support preparedness for, immediate response to, and mitigation of school-related crises. Focused resources on bioterrorism, coping with tragedy, and crisis response. (California Department of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Crisis Response Box: Partnering for Safe Schools ? A guide to assist schools in crisis prevention planning and critical incident response. (California Department of Education)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Decontamination of Children Video ? A 27-minute video that demonstrates how to safely decontaminate children who have been exposed to hazardous materials, including those related to a bioterrorist attack. (AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Disasters & Terrorism: Resources on Resilience and Managing Stress After a Disaster ? A compilation of resources for caregivers, families, and school personnel on managing individual stress and supporting children to recover from various disasters. (American Psychological Association)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Disasters and Emergencies ? A comprehensive Web site that lists resources for citizens, business, non-profit organizations, government employees, and visitors to the United States. (USA.gov)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Disaster Help ? Various disaster-recovery resources and services for individuals, communities, and first responders. (FEMA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Disaster Preparedness and Pediatrics: What's Next? ? In this commentary, Gary Q Peck, MD, FAAP, discusses the importance of disaster preparation for pediatricians and their office staff. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Disaster Preparedness for Pediatric Practices: An Online Tool ? Disasters are unpredictable and can cause loss of life, destruction of property, and disruption of business operations. Pediatricians face special concerns including the inadequacy of disaster planning in addressing the needs of children (especially those with special needs) and the ongoing need to develop or improve their pediatric offices and personal disaster plans. A working plan can help practices reduce risks, maintain practice operations, and ensure a medical home for children in their care. To address this need, the AAP Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council has developed an interactive Web-based tool that provides an easy way for members to review resources and take steps to develop a written disaster preparedness plan for their office practices.
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</td> <td>Disaster Preparedness Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Vulnerable Populations due to Hurricanes and Other Disasters Information on the Government Accountability Office's ongoing work on evacuation in the event of emergencies. (GAO)
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</td> <td>Disaster Preparedness: School Nurse Role ? A position statement that explains the role that school nurses can play in disaster preparedness. (National Association of School Nurses)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td>Emergencies and Disasters ? Resources to help families keep children or youth with special health care needs safe. (Family Voices)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions
Follow-up questions/answers in response to discussions at the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight meeting on the Department of Homeland Security's preparedness for catastrophic disasters. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Management: Status of School Districts' Planning and Preparedness ? A report on where school districts stand in terms of disaster preparedness. (GAO) </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center
The official Web site of the resource center that supports the
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</td> <td>Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress ? A Web page with "Tips for Teachers; When Talking Doesn't Help: Other Ways to Help Children Express Their Feeling Following a Disaster". (SAMSHA National Mental Health Information Center)
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</td> <td>Emergency Planning: Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools ? Information to help school leaders plan for emergencies, including natural disasters, violent incidents, and terrorist acts. (US Department of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities ? Information on how to create an emergency plan for persons with disabilities and their families. (Ohio Legal Rights Service)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Preparedness: States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources ? A report on the needs of states to prepare for a surge from a mass casualty event. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Emergency Preparedness Checklist ? A checklist to help in preparing an emergency plan. (FEMA and the American Red Cross)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Preparedness and Response: Preparation & Planning ? A Web site with resources for preparing/planning for an emergency. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Preparedness and Response: Radiation Emergencies Preparation for a radiation emergency. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Preparedness and Response: Recent Outbreaks and Incidents ? Updates on recent disasters and outbreaks. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Readiness ? Resources for hospitals on general disaster preparedness. (American Hospital Association)</td> </tr> <!-- <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Emergency Response Planning for Child Care Providers – A toolkit to plan and prepare child care providers for emergency events and to assist in the recovery effort by helping children cope with the traumatic event. (National Association of County & City Health Officials) </td> </tr> --> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>EMS Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Statewide Adoption ? A national strategy for pandemic influenza and implementation plans for EMS.
(US Department of Transportation and NHTSA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Environmental Hazards for Children in the Aftermath of Wildfires Preparing families for the hazards children will face in the aftermath, or recovery phase, of a wildfire. Spanish Version (AAP/Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td>Family & Consumer Sciences ? A Web site dedicated to improving the well-being of families through programs that educate, influence public policy, and help families put research-based knowledge to work in their lives. (Family & Consumer Sciences)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Family Health Information Guide for Emergencies ? Fact sheet containing health-related information that should be stored electronically and sent to a trusted family member or friend for retrieval if family is displaced in a disaster. (US Department of Health and Human Services)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Federalism after Hurricane Katrina: How Can Social Programs Respond to a Major Disaster? ? How social programs fared under the extreme conditions of the storm and the aftermath. (The Urban Institute)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Feelings Need Check Ups Too Toolkit | Feelings Need Check Ups Too
CD-ROM ? Resources that address the mental health needs of children following catastrophic events. (AAP)
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</td> <td>FEMA ? Official Web site of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>FEMA for Kids ? A fun Web site for kids to learn about disasters. (FEMA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>FEMA for Kids: Resources for Parents & Teachers ? Links to disaster resources for parents and teachers. (FEMA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Former Child Welfare Leader Offers Insights on Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina at COA's Public Agency Roundtable ? Luncheon address from the 2005 Council on Accreditation Public Agency Roundtable presentation. (COA)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Glossary ? Definitions of key terms as they are applied within the National Response Framework. (US Department of Homeland Security)
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</td> <td>Guidelines for Responding to the Death of a Student or School Staff
A guide designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis team members respond to the needs of students and staff after a
loss. (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement)
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</td> <td width="457">Head Start Disaster Preparedness Workbook ? An 8-part workbook with information, tools, and activities to assist programs in disaster planning and preparedness. (UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Health and Safety Notes ? Health and safety issues pertaining to early child care and education settings. (Childcare Health Program)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Health Risks of Wildfires for Children - Acute Phase ? Preparing families for the hazards children will face during the acute phase of a wildfire. Spanish Version (AAP/Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Helping Children After a Disaster ? Information on how to help children after a disaster. (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Helping Children Cope With Disaster ? Information on helping children cope with disasters. (FEMA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management ? Emergency "Go-Kit" checklists for schools. (US Department of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do ? Checklists for parents on coping with trauma and information on how they can help their children. (National Institute of Mental Health)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Rescue Workers Can Do ? Things to remember/advice for first responders in the an emergency. (National Institute of Mental Health)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources Publication that addresses home health care during an influenza pandemic. (AHRQ/ASPR)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">How Schools Can Help Students Recover from Traumatic Experiences: A Tool Kit for Supporting Long-Term Recovery ? A guide for teachers to help students recover from traumatic experiences. (Rand Corporation)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Hospital Pediatric Equipment Inventories for Disaster Response - A guide for what should be with EMS responders. (Florida EMSC Program)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">How to Help Children After a Disaster ? Tips for helping children after a disaster occurs. (SAMHSA, National Mental Health Information Center)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Hurricane Katrina: Providing Oversight of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities ? Testimony on oversight of the nation's response to Hurricane Katrina. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Hurricane Tools and Links ? Resources on hurricanes for parents and caregivers, medical and mental health professionals, educators, and relief workers. (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Hurricanes: Plus Cyclones, Typhoons, & Other Tropical Storms Emergency preparedness and response for hurricanes. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Newborn Screening in Louisiana ? An article describing the extent to which newborn screening was disrupted after Hurricane Katrina. (The AAP journal Pediatrics)
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</td> <td>Infant Nutrition During a Disaster: Breastfeeding and Other Options
A 2-page fact sheet with basic information, actions steps, and an algorithm to guide decision making and support families with infants during a disaster. (AAP)</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <!--

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</td> <td width="457">Lessons Learned for Protecting and Educating Children after the Gulf Coast Hurricanes ? A report on how to improve the future protection of children in the event of a hurricane. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Listen, Protect, and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Children, Parents, and Other Caregivers After Natural Disasters ? Information
to ensure that caregivers are in the best position to help children’s recovery in the aftermath of a natural disaster. (Cincinnati Children's and The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Mass Medical Care with Scarce Resources: A Community Planning Guide A report that provides community planners and planners at the institutional, State, and Federal levels with information on planning for and responding to a mass casualty event. (AHRQ)
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</td> <td>Modeling Community Containment for Pandemic Influenza: A Letter Report ? A guide of models for preventing or containing pandemic influenza. (The National Academies Press)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Most School Districts have Developed Emergency Management Plans, but Would Benefit from Additional Federal Guidance ? A report on the benefit of additional federal guidance when it comes to emergency management plans. (GAO) </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">National Association for School Nurses, Disaster Preparedness Links
The role of nurses in disasters and disaster preparedness guidelines for them to follow. (NASN)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement ? Comprehensive materials and services to support schools during and after times of crisis and loss. (Cincinnati Children's)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) ? A Web page with information about the National Disaster Medical System. (US Department of Health and Human Services)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>National Response Framework ? A Web page explaining the National Response Framework. (Homeland Security)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Natural Disasters & Severe Weather ? Emergency preparedness and response tips for natural disasters. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Needs Assessment: Are Disaster Medical Assistance Teams Up for the Challenge of Pediatric Disaster? ? A report on how pediatric patients are evaluated in a disaster. The abstract is available to the public; a full-text version of the article is available for subscribers. (American Journal of Emergency Medicine)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>NHTSA's Improved Oversight Could Identify Opportunities to Strengthen Management and Safety in Some States ? A report on traffic safety and how improved oversight could strengthen management. (GAO)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Nurturing Children After Natural Disasters: A Booklet for Child Care Providers ? A guide to help child care providers prepare for a disaster and support children after the disaster occurs. (NACCRRA) </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Pandemic Flu ? Official Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. (US Department of Health and Human Services)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pandemic Influenza Resources - Key resources related to pandemic influenza. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Pandemic Influenza: Warning, Children At-Risk ? Strategies for containing the spread of a pandemic influenza in children and adolescents. (AAP/Trust for America's Health)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pandemic Preparedness in the States: An Interim Assessment from Five Regional Workshops ? Information about workshops designed to identify the gaps in state pandemic preparedness. (NGA Center for
Best Practices)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Parent Central Express: Is Child Care Ready? ? Questions for parents to ask child care providers about their emergency action plan. (Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness ? A report on the clinical course, treatment response, and predictors of disease progression and mortality from anthrax. (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Disaster Planning and Preparedness Course ? Provides emergency management officials, EMS responders, hospital personnel, and school management personnel information to make informed decisions about preparing for and responding to a natural, man-made, and/or other mass-casualty incident or disaster involving children. Upon completion of the course and post-test, Certificates of Completion are available and can be submitted locally for continuing education credits. (Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center) </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Disaster Preparedness ? EMSC Web site on pediatric disaster preparedness. (US Department of Health and Human Services)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Wake of Katrina: Lessons to be Learned ? Lessons learned about pediatric disaster preparedness and recommendations for improving pediatric disaster preparedness in the future. (Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr><tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Pediatric Emergency Preparedness For Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies ? Information about the National Consensus Conference dealing with pediatric preparedness. (National Center for Disaster Preparedness)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers ? Information on what teachers and caregivers need to do when a child is injured or ill. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Hospital Surge Capacity in Public Health Emergencies ? The recommendations provided in this review will help clinicians and
hospital administrators develop unique responses to mass casualty events involving pediatric patients. (AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Preparedness ? A Web site to ensure that the unique needs of children are being addressed in disaster terrorism and public health emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery. (National Center for Disaster Preparedness)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Private Practice After Hurricane Katrina: Proposal for Recovery This report by Scott Needle, MD, FAAP, explores the many factors threatening the survival of pediatric private practice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and offers some practical governmental solutions. These ideas have applicability beyond Hurricane Katrina and should encourage thought regarding health care delivery after future regional disasters. (AAP)</td> </tr><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians ? Resource pediatricians can use in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events. (AHRQ)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Personal Preparedness Guide ? A printable guide to address basic questions about personal preparedness for the possibility of a biological, chemical, or radiological event. (WashingtonPost.com)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities ? A guide to mitigation and prevention, preparation, recovery, and response to a crisis in a school. (The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools/US Dept of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Prehospital Emergency Care ? A report on the triage issues as they apply to mass casualty events. (Scott Sasser, MD)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td> Prehospital Preparedness for Pediatric Mass-Casualty Events ? A report documenting the preparedness of prehospital emergency medical services agencies in the United States for the care of children who are involved in mass-casualty events. (The AAP journal Pediatrics)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Preparation for Emergencies in the Offices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Primary Care Providers ? Information on office-based assessment, parent and patient education, preparing the office and personnel, emergency equipment and medications, professional skills, handling documentation, working with emergency medical services personnel, and ways to advocate for high quality care at a systems level. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Preparing for Disaster ? How to prepare your family for a disaster. (FEMA and the American Red Cross)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Preparing for Pandemic Flu in Child Care Programs ? Steps to take to prepare your child care program for pandemic influenza. (California Childcare Health Program)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: Recommendations for Protocol Development for 9-1-1 Personnel and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) ? A report that guides preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic and provides a framework for coordinating planning efforts consistent with the National Security Strategy and National Strategy for Homeland Security. (US Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Protecting and Improving Care for Patients and Communities: Health Information Technology ? Information supporting the use of health information technology to improve patient safety and the quality of hospital care. (American Hospital Association)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Psychological Impact of Disaster on Children ? Selected resources on diagnosis and treatment for children impacted by Hurricane Katrina. (National Children's Advocacy Center)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician ? Describes children's responses to disaster situations, risk factors for adverse reactions, and strategies that can be taken to lessen the effects of disaster on children. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Public Health Emergency Preparedness ? A compilation of key Web-based resources. (AHRQ)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Radiation Disasters in Children ? An AAP policy statement with information and recommendations for pediatricians. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Ready: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. ? A tool to help parents and teachers educate children in grades 4-5 about emergencies and how to help prepare their families. (US Department of Homeland Security)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Publications
Information to guide schools to effective ways of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. (US Department of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center ? Information to help school districts develop comprehensive plans for any emergency. (US Department of Education)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Research Priorities in Emergency Preparedness and Response for Public Health Systems: A Letter Report? Recommendations to enhance training programs, improve communications in preparedness and response, create and maintain sustainable preparedness and response systems, and generate criteria and metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency. (Institute of Medicine of the National Academies)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Sample Forms for Early Care and Education Programs ? Training evaluation forms for child care programs. (Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>School-Based Emergency Preparedness: A National Analysis and Recommended Protocol ? This publication describes to readers a practical approach to creating a school-based all-hazards emergency response plan from the national literature in combination with lessons learned in the field. (AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Spotlight on Katrina: Structuring Recovery Efforts to Help Low-Income Families ? Information to help government, business, nonprofits, advocates, and others plan and implement recovery efforts to help
low-income families and communities. (Center for Law & Social Policy)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>State Emergency Preparedness Plans for Early Childhood Programs
A listing of states with emergency preparedness plans for child care facilities. (NCCIC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Strategies and Tools for Meeting the Needs of Children: Public Health Emergencies ? A Web conference highlighting innovative research, tools and models that can be used to develop effective preparedness strategies for addressing the unique needs of children. (AHRQ)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID): Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) Training Material ? Resources and guidelines for individuals who investigate infant deaths. (CDC)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Surviving Disasters, A Citizen's Emergency Handbook ? Information and guidance on what can be done to enhance survival in the event of a disaster, including checklists for supplies. (Illinois Department of Health)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Talking About Disasters: A Guide for Standard Messaging ? Information about communicating with the public, standard/acceptable messages, and relevant technical details. (American Red Cross)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Talking to Kids About the Economy ? The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages pediatricians, families, and communities to work together to ensure that children?s basic needs are met during challenging economic times. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>The Aftermath of Katrina: Helping the Children ? A resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, first responders, mental health professionals, and community leaders to help children of Katrina. (ChildTrauma Academy)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>The Early Childhood Atlas ? A series of Web pages with tools, information, and custom location maps of child care facilities for first responders to use in 12 states that are at high risk for hurricanes and earthquakes: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. (Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>The International Center to Heal Our Children: Building Healthy Minds and Futures ? A Web site that helps children heal from traumatic experiences and better cope with potential future events. (Children's National Medical Center)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>The JumpSTART Pediatric MCI Triage Tool and Other Pediatric and Emergency Medicine Resources ? A tool to help meet the needs of children and responders at disaster scenes. (Team Life Support, Inc.)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness ? A policy statement that describes different issues and scenarios that pediatricians should consider as they manage family concerns about disaster preparedness, prepare their office, and determine ways that they can assist their community to prepare for and respond to a disaster. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457"> The Unique Needs of Children in Emergencies: A Guide for the Inclusion of Children in Emergency Operations Plans ? Information to help local and state emergency coordinators in their efforts to address the special needs of children. (Save the Children's Domestic Emergencies Unit)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">The Youngest Victims: Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children's Needs Information on why children need special considerations during a disaster. (AAP)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma: Inventories at Home for Preschoolers to Adolescence ? Advice on how to talk to children who have been exposed to disaster or a traumatic event. (SAMHSA)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Training Modules (Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Situations) Training modules on a variety of topics for child care providers and parents. (Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">United States Government Accountability Office Resources ? Information on the independent, nonpartisan agency that investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. (GAO) </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26" valign="top">

</td> <td width="457">Upcoming Conferences and Workshops ? Information about upcoming conferences and workshop on public health and disasters. (UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">What is Pandemic Flu? ? Information and resources on pandemic flu. (United States Department of Veterans Affairs)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services ? A 2-page "family readiness" resource for parents that describes what an emergency is and what to do in the event of an emergency. Includes a place to keep important emergency phone numbers. (AAP)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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</td> <td width="457">Your Evacuation Plan ? Information to help families prepare an evacuation plan. (American Red Cross)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td>Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit ? Information on how to prepare a supply kit before a disaster hits. (FEMA and the American Red Cross)</td></tr></tbody></table>