Hurricane
Specific Resources
Be Red Cross Ready: Hurricane Safety Checklist.
Red Cross. Accessible at http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/Hurricane.pdf
This file contains information on what you should do to
prepare for a hurricane and how to recover afterwards.
Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes. (2011).
Psychology Help Center. American Psychological Association. Accessible at http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/hurricane-stress.aspx
This article includes tips on how to restore emotional
wellbeing and a sense of control in the wake of a hurricane.
Managing Traumatic Stress: Dealing with the Hurricanes from
Afar. (2011). Psychology Help Center. American Psychological Association.
Accessible at http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/hurricane-afar.aspx
This article includes tips on how to manage distress from
watching images of destruction and worrying about others.
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes, Cyclones,
Typhoons, and other Tropical Storms. Centers for Disease Control. Accessible at
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/
This website contains the most up to date information
regarding natural disasters and severe weather, preparation, key facts, and
recommendations.
COPE Hurricane Preparedness Newsletter. Accessible at http://www.cope-inc.com/docs/HurricaneReadiness.pdf
This short PDF includes important ideas for what to include
in a supply kit for a hurricane as well as preparation tips.
National Hurricane Center Online Tracker. National Weather
Service. Accessible at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
This website allows for tracking of hurricanes and storms on
the Atlantic and Pacific in real time.
Hurricane Preparedness. National Hurricane Center. National
Weather Service. Accessible at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml
Part of Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 24th –
May 30th), this consumer website offers information on hurricane
history, hurricane hazards, and what people can do to prepare.
NCTSN - Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents
(looks like a great resource for shelters or communities without electricity)
Resources from SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline (references APA
Help Center materials along with several others)
Tip Sheets
Emergency
Preparedness and Response: Floods. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Accessible at http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
Flood
of Emotions Article Series. (1993) Kansas State University. Retrieved from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hlsaf2/mf1129.pdf
, http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/famlf2/mf1152.pdf
, and http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hlsaf2/mf1154.pdf
Published
by Kansas State University, these three fact sheets address the psychological
effects of floods and are aimed at helping those affected- Including tips on
how to deal with your emotions after the flood and how to handle children who
might be suffering emotionally.
Coping
with the Floods; Coping with the Aftermath of a Flood; Flood Aftermath- Helping
Your Children. Project Recovery Iowa. Iowa DHS. Retrieved from http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/docs/ProjectRecoveryCopingwithFloods.pdf
, http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/docs/ProjectRecoveryCopingwithAftermathofaFlood.pdf
, and http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/docs/ProjectRecoveryFloodAftermathHelpingYourChildren.pdf
These
factsheets provide assistance in knowing how to cope and how to get help.
Variety of information and links.
GSA press release "Seniors
Particularly Vulnerable in Sandy's Aftermath"
Additional Red Cross Resources
Safe
& Well
During an emergency like a hurricane, letting your family know that you
are safe can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. That’s why the Red
Cross has developed an easy-to-use online tool, called Safe and Well, to help
families and individuals notify loved ones that they are safe during an
emergency
To register, people should visit the Safe & Well website and
click on the “List Yourself or Search Registrants” links. People in the
affected areas can list themselves as “safe and well” on the site by using a
pre-disaster phone number or complete address. Disaster survivors can also
update their Facebook and Twitter status through the Safe and Well Web site.
Red Cross Shelter App
The application displays real time open shelter information from the
National Shelter System, updated every thirty minutes. Shelter details such as
the agency managing the shelter, capacity of the shelter and current
population, the associated disaster event and the specific shelter address and
location are displayed.
Red Cross shelter information can be found on our national website at American
Red Cross - Shelters.
American Red Cross Hurricane App
Be ready for Hurricane Sandy with the hurricane app by American Red
Cross. Monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare
your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the
power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an area where a hurricane
may strike or has loved ones who do.
First Aid App
The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for
everyday emergencies in your hand. Available for iPhone and Android devices,
the official American Red Cross First Aid app gives you instant access to the
information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies.
With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been
easier to know first aid.
Earthquake App
Be ready for an earthquake with Earthquake by American Red Cross. Get
notified when an earthquake occurs, prepare your family and home, find help and
let others know you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone
who lives in an earthquake-prone area or has loved ones who do.
Wildfire App
Be ready for wildfires with the official Red Cross wildfire app.
"Blaze Warnings" let you see where NOAA has issued wildfire warnings,
"Blaze Alerts" notify you when a new wildfire occurs and the
"Blaze Path Tracker" gives you a current view of the wildfire's track
and perimeter. You can also let loved ones know that you are safe even if the
power is out and learn what steps you should take to prepare your family, home
and pets – all from the palm of your hand.
From your mobile phone, call **REDCROSS (**73327677) and we will send
you a link to download the app or visit iTunes or Google Play app
stores.
Preparedness
The American Red Cross has developed emergency-specific checklists using
the latest research, science, best practices and expert opinion. These include
information on how to be prepared for many types of disasters. These checklists
are online in multiple languages at the following link: Disaster
Preparedness Checklists.
Checklists that can assist you are:
Flood Safety Checklist
Hurricane Safety Checklist
Pet Safety Checklist
Power Outage Checklist
Equally important, businesses should be prepared with emergency plans in
place to stay afloat. Putting a disaster plan in motion will improve the
likelihood that your company may recovery from a disaster. Ready Business (www.ready.gov/business)
outlines measures business owners and managers can take now to start getting
ready.
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
When disaster strikes, often people react with increased anxiety, worry
and anger. With support from community and family, most of us bounce back.
However, “Some may need extra assistance to cope with unfolding events and
uncertainties,” said U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D.
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