Superstorm Sandy Resource List

These are resources compiled by the American Psychological Association related to Hurricane Sandy

Superstorm Sandy Resource List

Internet resources

General

·         Managing the Distressful Wait after Superstorm Sandy

Your Mind Your Body Blog

Written by candlelight by New Jersey DRN Coordinator Dr. Ray Hanbury

http://www.yourmindyourbody.org/managing-the-distressful-wait-after-superstorm-sandy/

·         Managing Flood-related Distress by Building Resilience

American Psychological Association

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/flood-distress.aspx

·         Keeping Children Safe in Sandy’s Wake

FEMA

https://www.fema.gov/blog/2012-11-01/keeping-children-safe-sandys-wake

·         Sandy update 4: Staying safe & how to help

FEMA

http://www.fema.gov/blog/2012-10-30/sandy-update-4-staying-safe-how-help

·         Responding to the Distress of Hurricane Sandy

Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/toolkits/responding_to_disaster.asp

·         Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery

ASPR

http://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/Pages/sandy-midatlantic-2012.aspx

·         Coping with Shelter in Place Emergencies

American Red Cross

http://www.cityofsummit.org/filestorage/8242/8298/9106/10824/Coping_With_Shelter-In-Place_Emergencies.pdf

·         Seniors Particularly Vulnerable in Sandy’s Aftermath

The Gerontological Society of America

http://www.geron.org/About Us/press-room/Archived Press Releases/80-2012-press-releases/1387-seniors-particularly-vulnerable-in-sandys-aftermath

·         Disaster Distress Hotline

SAMHSA

http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/

·         Superstorm Sandy Impact Map

ESRI

http://www.esri.com/news/maps/2012/superstorm-sandy/impact-map.html

·         Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery Information

New York City Business Solutions

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/home/home.shtml

·         The Road to Resilience

American Psychological Association

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx 

Specific to children

·         Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers

SAMHSA

http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA12-4732/SMA12-4732.pdf

·         The Great Storm and Flood Recovery: Children's Story & Activity Book

Mentor Research Institute

http://www.mentorresearch.org/Documents/StormFloodColoringBookParentGuide.pdf (English)
http://www.mentorresearch.org/Documents/SpanishFlood%20StormRecoveryParenting.pdf  (Spanish)

·         Listen, Protect and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents

Ready.gov

http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/PFA_Parents.pdf

·         Trinka and Sam Children's Booklet

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_and_sam_final.pdf (English) http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka-y-juan-final-2-11.pdf (Spanish)

·         Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/activities_for_children_and_adolescents.pdf

·         Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after Hurricanes

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/parents_guidelines_talk_children_hurricanes.pdf   (English) http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/ParentGuidelines_SpanishVersion.pdf (Spanish)

·         After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Helping_Young_Children_Heal.pdf

·         Helping Young Children and Families Cope with Trauma

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Helping_Young_Children_and_Families_Cope_with_Trauma.pdf (English) http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Ayudando_a%20_Niqos(as)_y-Familias_a_Enfrentarse_con_el_Trauma.pdf (Spanish)

·         Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_no_supplies_needed.pdf

·         Recovery: After a Flood

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/trauma-types/natural-disasters/floods#tabset-tab-5

·         Recovery: After a Hurricane

http://nctsn.org/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-5

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

·         Childhood Traumatic Grief Educational Materials for Parents

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/parents_package1-15-04.pdf

·         Childhood Traumatic Grief Educational Materials for School Personnel

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/schools_package.pdf

·         Teacher Guidelines for Helping Children after Hurricanes

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/teachers_guidelines_talk_children_hurricanes.pdf

News Stories

General

·         “7 Ways to Manage Stress in a Disaster”

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/31/health/stress-disaster/index.html

·         “Katrina, Joplin survivors offer advice to Sandy victims”

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/31/living/disaster-survivors-advice-sandy/index.html?iref=allsearch

·         “Cold, gloom can hurt survivors’ safety, mood”

USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/10/31/cold-gloom-can-hurt-sandy-survivors-safety-mood/1672823/

·         “For Many, 'Superstorm' Sandy Could Take Toll on Mental Health”

U.S. News & World Report

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/11/01/for-many-superstorm-sandy-could-take-toll-on-mental-health

·         “How Disasters Bring Out Our Kindness”

Time

http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/31/how-disasters-bring-out-our-kindness/

·         “Resilience After Hurricane Sandy”

PsychCentral

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/11/06/resilience-after-hurricane-sandy/

·         “The Psychological Damage from Superstorm Sandy”

NPR

http://www.npr.org/2012/10/30/163950601/the-psychological-damage-from-superstorm-sandy?ft=1&f=1128

·         “Mental Health and Hurricane Sandy: What Can We Expect, What Can We Do?”

Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/hurricane-sandy-mental-health_b_2089645.html

·         “For Many, 'Superstorm' Sandy Could Take Toll on Mental Health”

HealthDay
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=670220

·         “Why Climate Disasters Might Not Boost Public Engagement on Climate Change”

New York Times

http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/06/why-climate-disasters-might-not-boost-public-engagement-on-climate-change/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

·         “Elderly Face Challenges Coping With Sandy's Impact”

ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/elderly-face-challenges-coping-sandys-impact-17637455

Specific to children

·         “Elmo Calms Children Frightened by Superstorm Sandy” (video)

ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/superstorm-hurricane-sandy-2012-elmo-calms-children-frightened-17606334

·         “How to Talk Kids about Hurricane Sandy” (video)

ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/hurricane-sandy-talking-kids-storm-halloween-17588659

·         “Post-Sandy, tips for parents with anxious kids”

Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/11/01/post-sandy-tips-for-parents-with-anxious-kids/

·         “Stuck Inside? Entertaining Your Family During Hurricane Sandy”

Parents’ Choice

http://blog.parents-choice.org/2012/10/stuck-inside-entertaining-your-family-during-hurricane-sandy/

·         “Sandy coverage may cause PTSD in anxious children”

CBS News

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57546620/sandy-coverage-may-cause-ptsd-in-anxious-children/

·         “Children, teens at risk for lasting emotional impact from hurricane sandy”

Medicalxpress.com

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-children-teens-emotional-impact-hurricane.html

Research

·         La Greca, A.M., Silverman, W.K., et al. (2010). Hurricane-Related Exposure Experiences and Stressors, Other Life Events, and Social Support: Concurrent and Prospective Impact on Children’s Persistent Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(6), 794-805. Retrieved from http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/ccp/78/6/794.pdf 

This study examines the influence of a destructive hurricane on children’s persistent posttraumatic stress (PTS).

·         North, C.S. (2010). A Tale of Two Studies of Two Disasters: Comparing Psychosocial Responses to Disaster among Oklahoma City Bombing Survivors and Hurricane Katrina Evacuees. Rehabilitation Psychology, 55(3), 241-246. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/rep-55-3-241.pdf

Research conducted in the aftermaths of the Oklahoma City bombing and Hurricane Katrina showed that the type of disaster can have a distinct effect on how people respond psychologically.

·         Roberts, Y.H., Mitchell, M.J., Witman, M., & Taffaro, C. (2010). Mental Health Symptoms in Youth Affected by Hurricane Katrina. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(1), 10–18. Retrieved from http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/pro/41/1/10/

This study presents the results of a youth assessment survey done 2 years after Hurricane Katrina regarding the prevalence of mental health symptoms with recommendations for post-Katrina mental health needs.

·         Serious Emotional Disturbances Found Among Children After Katrina (2010, January 5). Science Daily. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100105100031.htm

Discussion regarding a study done at Virginia Tech regarding the serious emotional disturbances found among children after Hurricane Katrina, including hyperactivity, eating disorders, fears, and learning difficulties.

·         Schulenberg, S.E., Dellinger, K.A., Koestler, A.J, et al. (2008). Psychologists and Hurricane Katrina: Natural Disaster Response Through Training, Public Education, and Research. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2(2), 83-88. Retrieved from http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/tep/2/2/83/

This scholarly article explores ways psychologists can use their clinical training in a disaster setting in light of the author’s experience in Hurricane Katrina. (See October 2008 Buzz)

·         Wang, P.S., Gruber, M.J, Powers, R.E. et al. (2007). Mental Health Service Use Among Hurricane Katrina Survivors in the Eight Months After the Disaster. Psychiatr Serv, 58(11), 1403-1411. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2078533/

A scholarly study on the use of mental health services by adult survivors of Katrina, concluding that few Katrina survivors with mental disorders received adequate care and future disaster responses will require timely provision of services.

·         Aten, J.D., Madoson, M.B, Rice, A. & Chamberlain, A.K. (2008). Postdisaster Supervisor Strategies for Promoting Supervisee Self-Care: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2(2), 75-82. Retrieved from http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/tep/2/2/75.pdf

Scholarly article focusing on strategies for supervisors to deal with the self-care of their supervisees written in the wake of Katrina. A supervisor self-care tool is also included. 

Call for Contributors

Call for Contributors Journal of Lesbian Studies
Deadline: November 30, 2012

The Journal of Lesbian Studies will be devoting a thematic journal issue to the topic of WHITE PRIVILEGE. There is little scholarship that focuses specifically on whiteness and white privilege in lesbian studies.

Possible topics to be considered include an examination of white privilege in:
-lesbian relationships
-lesbian communities
-intersections of white racial identities and lesbian identities
-representations of lesbians
-lesbian health
-feminist theory
-fiction -poetry

Please send a one-page abstract of your proposed contribution to adottolo (at) brandeis.edu by November 30, 2012.

Proposals will be evaluated for originality and writing style, as well as how all the contributions fit together. Potential authors will be invited to write full articles in the range of 10-15 double-spaced pages.

National Healthy Eating Day

The American Heart Association is honoring National Eating Healthy Day on Nov. 7 with these "Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget."

1. Plan your meals each week: You can check the nutrition facts and create a detailed grocery list; planning helps to avoid impulse shopping.
2. Shop for seasonal produce: Fruits and veggies are cheaper during their peak growing seasons.
3. Look for generic brands: The ingredients are usually the same as the brand names, but they're much more affordable.
4. Avoid eating out: Most restaurants come with extra large portions and price tags to match. Fast foods are typically loaded with excess fat, salt and sugar.
5. Eat before you shop: Cut out the impulse buys.
6. Frozen vegetables and fruit: Just as satisfying and healthy as fresh; check to make sure there's no added salt or sugar.
7. Limit red meat: Eat less expensive protein. Fish, like tuna, has Omega 3 fatty acids; also nuts and beans have a lot of protein, but watch your portion sizes.
8. Use newspaper coupons: You'll save over the cost of the Sunday paper.
9. Make your own pre-packaged snacks: Buy a large container of raisins, nuts or pretzels and divide up.
10. Grow a garden: The veg will be healthy and the exercise is good for you too.

For more information, call 1-800-AHA-USA1

From the Chicago Tribune.

Hurricane Resources from the DRN

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 24^th – May 30^th), 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)

http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/activities_for_children_and_adolescents.pdf

  

Resources from SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline  (references APA Help Center materials along with several others)

http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/disasters/hurricanes-and-tropical-storms.aspx

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.

The MedlinePlus Hurricanes page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hurricanes.html
Variety of information and links.

GSA press release "Seniors Particularly Vulnerable in Sandy's Aftermath"

http://www.geron.org/About Us/press-room/Archived Press Releases/80-2012-press-releases/1387-seniors-particularly-vulnerable-in-sandys-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. 

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746) to residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or man-made disasters. Callers and texters are connected to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis counseling center in the network. Helpline staff provides counseling and support, including information on common stress reactions and healthy coping, as well as referrals to local disaster-related resources for follow-up care and support.