Natural Disaster Resources
These resources were developed to help schools and districts provide supports for their students and community in the event of a natural disaster.
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Natural Disasters: Brief Facts and Tips
Experiencing a dangerous or violent flood, storm, or earthquake can be especially traumatic for children and youth, and the devastation to the familiar environment can be long-lasting and distressing. … more
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Resources to Assist States/Territories Recovering from Natural Disasters
After massive crisis events, the community may spend weeks, months, and even years to reestablish a sense of normalcy. School staff, families, and community agencies will work to establish a sense of physical and psychological safety and meet basic needs. … more
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Large-Scale Natural Disasters: Helping Children Cope
Large-scale disasters, such as major hurricanes or earthquakes, can have a strong emotional effect even for people not directly affected by the disasters. … more
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Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Experiencing a dangerous wildfire can be frightening even for adults, and the devastation to the familiar environment (i.e., home and community) can be long-lasting and distressing. … more
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Relocating to a New School: Tips for Families
Families can find themselves in new communities for many reasons. Most challenging is when the move is sudden, with little or no preparation, when the family relocates to an unfamiliar area, and particularly when the family has been uprooted without resources. … more
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New Schools for Students With Disabilities: Tips for Relocated Families
Families can find themselves in new communities for many reasons. Most challenging is when the move is sudden, with little or no preparation, when the family relocates to an unfamiliar area, and particularly when the family has been uprooted without resources. … more
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Natural Disasters and Relocated Students With Special Needs
For children with disabilities, the challenges of relocation are compounded by the loss (temporary or permanent) of records documenting their history and current needs and the disruption in the delivery of appropriate services. … more