Student Tools for Emergency Planning Program Help students be prepared for emergencies with this student activity book provided by FEMA. View Resource
National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters
CHC_Blogging2019-11-02T20:51:58-04:00National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) was established to provide expert advice and consultation to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the medical and public health needs of children [...]
Make Water Safe
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T20:11:40-04:00Make Water Safe After a natural disaster, water may not be safe to drink. Follow these tips from the CDC to make your water safe to use. View Resource
Keeping Your Lungs Safe During Flood Clean Up
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T20:06:49-04:00Keeping Your Lungs Safe During Flood Clean Up Floods can be extremely dangerous, and the flood water itself — even after it recedes — may put lung health at risk because of sewage and chemicals in the water and mold. To best protect your lung health [...]
Impact of Power Outages on Vaccine Storage
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T19:55:00-04:00Impact of Power Outages on Vaccine Storage This guide may be helpful in areas where vaccine supplies are affected by temporary power outages. View Resource
Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T19:48:11-04:00Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders The CDC provides a list of immunizations that are required and those that are not required when responding to a disaster in the U.S. View Resource
Travelers’ Health
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T19:41:07-04:00Travelers' Health If you are traveling overseas to provide aid—such as disaster relief or missionary work—you may face more health risks than regular tourists. You may be more exposed to the local population and have less-secure lodgings. If you are traveling in the aftermath of a [...]
How Crisis Counselors Stay Happy
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T19:34:07-04:00How Crisis Counselors Stay Happy Contrary to what you might expect, many crisis workers -- the ones who enjoy their jobs, at least -- tell CNN they are happy people. Because the work is rooted in hope and resilience, it tends to attract people with an [...]
Health Effects of Exposure to Substances and Carcinogens
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T18:44:22-04:00Health Effects of Exposure to Substances and Carcinogens The CDC provides a list of effects of toxic substances on organ systems and their development. View Resource
Clean Up Safely After a Disaster
CHC_Blogging2019-10-04T18:12:34-04:00Clean Up Safely After a Disaster Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones during your cleanup after a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster. Follow our cleanup tips and monitor your radio or television for up-to-date emergency information. View Resource [...]
Be Safe after a Hurricane Guidelines
CHC_Blogging2019-10-01T17:54:29-04:00Be Safe after a Hurricane Guidelines The storm might be over, but that doesn’t mean the danger is. Keep your loved ones safe after the storm by following these safety tips provided by the CDC. View Resource
Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress
CHC_Blogging2019-11-03T16:07:13-05:00Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress that children, adults, and first responders often experience. View Resource