Caring for Children in a Disaster
Parents, teachers, doctors and nurses are just some of the people who can help children get ready for and cope with disasters. Parents and parents-to-be can prepare so that the family can stay as safe as possible during and after a disaster. Schools and childcare centers can stay prepared, too. Check out these resources to help keep kids safe in an emergency.
Families
- Being prepared
- Info for parents and parents-to-be
- Tips for kids
Schools and Childcare Centers
- Emergency Planning
- Helping Children Cope
- Safer Schools
Additional Resources
- Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event Resources for parents, families, teachers, and schools
- BibliographyBibliography of mental health resources for children and adults who care for them from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
- Update on Children and DisastersDepartment of Health and Human Services Summary of Recommendations and Implementation Efforts
- Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children’s NeedsNational Commission on Children and Disasters
- School Safety & Crisis Resources
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - Contact CDC-INFO
