Disaster, War & Emergencies
The following information is here to help you talk with your children about unexpected situations such as natural disasters and terrorism. Links to other useful sites are also provided.
War & Disaster Response
- Children's Hospital – Helping Children Cope After A Disaster (PDF) (Spanish version)
- Children's Hospital – Disasters: Ongoing Response (PDF)
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Children, Terrorism & Disasters
- Talking with children about terrorism and war
- Helping Children Cope in Unsettling times
- Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety
- Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and Schools
- After the emergency is over: post-traumatic stress disorder in children and youth (PDF)
Emergency Preparedness
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Family Readiness Kit
- American Red Cross – Disaster Safety: Keep Your Family Safe
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Health Care Needs
- National Fire Protection – Home Fire Escape Plan
- WA Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Bioterrorism resources
- CDC - Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Public Health Seattle King County – Public Health's Response to Bioterrorism
- Public Health Seattle King County Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheets
- WA Department of Health Bioterrorism FAQ
- Children's Hospital – Anthrax Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- WA Dept of Health: Smallpox Fact Sheets