Disaster Relief

HURRICANE/FLOOD SPECIFIC

After The Storm: A Guide to Help Children Cope with the Psychological Effects of a Hurricane

Developed by 7-Dippity, Inc. and Dr. Annette La Greca, Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics at the University of Miami, this special edition of After the Storm was created to better address the needs of children and families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The interactive workbook contains information, activities and coping strategies to help parents and caregivers assist children in coping with their reactions and feelings from the hurricane and its aftermath. Accede al libro de trabajo en español aquí.

First 3 Years Hurricane Harvey Resource Connection

First3Years is concerned for all the individuals and families affected by
Hurricane Harvey. As the days of recovery are ahead, First3Years has put together
a list of resources that you may find helpful.

Recovery: After a Flood
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has many resources for parents and teachers on how to help youth after a flood, including activities, a list of typical reactions, tips on helping children recover, and more.

Resources to Help Children in the Aftermath of a Hurricane

This blog post from childtrends.com goes in-depth into the effects hurricanes can have on children and offers resources for helping them cope with the aftermath.

Sesame Street Hurricane Response

As families in your community begin facing challenges caused by the hurricane, here are some messages about Sesame Street’s resources surrounding emergency preparedness and emergency response you might share on social media.

Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students After a Hurricane
Children’s reactions to the hurricane and its aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the storm. They often turn to these adults for information, comfort, and help. Teachers may find this resource helpful when preparing for a conversation with their students.

Texas Children’s Hospital Blog
The linked blog post by Dr. Julie Kaplow, Director of the Trauma and Grief Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, has tips for helping children cope with hurricanes, storms and their aftermath. It is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day
Trinka and Sam the Rainy Windy Day is a story developed to help young children and their families begin to talk about feelings and worries they may have after they have experienced a hurricane. Available in English and Spanish.

My Hurricane Story

My Hurricane Story is a 32-page guided workbook that can help elementary school children across the hurricane-battered Gulf coast make sense of their experiences with Hurricane Harvey. The workbook, which has been written, edited and illustrated by noted child wellness experts, contains dozens of activities that help traumatized children constructively work through their feelings of grief and loss.

GENERAL DISASTER

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Simple explanations of each type of natural disaster as well as important resources to support children, families and communities.

Dealing with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
The Center for School Mental Health in Baltimore, Maryland has a list of more than a dozen resources for dealing with disasters that may be helpful for school clinicians, teachers and parents.

Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helping is a national hotline dedicated to providing year-round immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress.

There’s an App for that! – Help Kids Cope
Help Kids Cope will help parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting.