Provides information and resources about disaster and terrorism preparedness to meet children’s needs. Example resources include readiness kits and checklists, information on how to help children cope in a disaster, and more.
aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Children-and-Disasters
The website has information on a wide range of health topics, including safety, fitness, school issues, dating, substance abuse; emotional wellness, including helping children handle stress, psychiatric medications, grief. It also provides information about healthy living, family life, immunizations, developmental stages and more.
healthychildren.org
Offers disaster presentations, First Aid, CPR, AED, Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care professionals, babysitting and child care, swimming and water safety and lifeguarding classes/training to the public. Visit their website for a schedule of classes, pricing and registration information.
Central & Southern Ohio Regions:
redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio.html
redcross.org/take-a-class
Provides information and resources on emergency preparedness to help protect you and your loved ones, as well as resources for emergency health professionals and information recent national incidences. Their website also provides information on how to care for children of various needs in a disaster and how to help them cope after a disaster.
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(800) 232-4636 or (888) 232-6348 TTY
emergency.cdc.gov
Caring for Children in a Disaster: cdc.gov/childrenindisasters
Offers free webinars, informational printouts, and other resources that help the community successfully prevent, prepare for, respond to health emergencies. Visit the website for contact information.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/emergency-preparedness
Provides disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance. The site also provides resources to help you learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Helpline: (800) 621-3362 (also for 711 & VRS) or (800) 462-7585 TTY
disasterassistance.gov
FEMA is responsible for organizing government-wide relief efforts after a disaster. They provide information, resources and toolkits for family and youth on emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery efforts.
500 C Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20472
For Disaster Survivors: (800) 621-3362 (7-1-1 or Video Relay Service Available) or (800) 462-7585 TTY
Offers a Citizen Preparedness Program which helps children, seniors and people with functional needs on what to do before, during and after an emergency. You can also receive free emergency notifications to help keep you and your family safe through their emergency alert system.
5300 Strawberry Farms Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43230
(614) 794-0213
fcemhs.org
ALERT Franklin County: alertfranklincounty.org
Teaches personal safety awareness through workshops offered to youth and adults. People learn personal safety skills, how to set boundaries and how to avoid dangerous situations. They also have experience working with people with special needs. Community programs are offered several times per year in various locations. Programs require a fee, but they offer need-based partial scholarships.
1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 437-2884
impactsafety.org
Promotes statewide severe weather safety and preparedness. They also inform residents of weather hazards that typically affect Ohio. They have disaster preparedness kits, weather alert apps and safety resources.
weathersafety.ohio.gov
Provides information to families to prepare for the possibility of natural disasters, accidents, power outages, intentional acts and other emergencies that disrupt daily life.
odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/public-health-emergency-preparedness
Work with local, state and federal agencies in an effort to bring resources of recovery and support to Ohioans impacted by a disaster, both natural and man-made. In addition to disaster response and recovery they offer education, training, planning, preparedness resources.
2855 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 889-7150
ema.ohio.gov
This website offers resources to help families cope in emergencies and other challenging times. They provide videos that include familiar PBS characters, age-appropriate activities, and resources for parents about preparation, coping and resiliency.
pbskids.org/learn/when-something-scary-happens
Educates and empowers people to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. They provide information and resources in different languages, covering various topics on preparedness. Also, they offer a special website for kids, and local and national opportunities for youth.
ready.gov
Ready Kids: ready.gov/kids
Educates and empowers Ohioans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters that are likely to occur in Ohio. They offer information and resources on their website.
ready.ohio.gov
Offers providers and parents resources to help children thrive and deal with some common issues that affect children’s lives. Explore topics related to health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness.
sesamestreetincommunities.org
To view their additional toolkit: sesamestreet.org/toolkits
Provides an official guide to government information and services at the federal level. Examples of topics include financial help, disability services, how to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies, housing, jobs and unemployment, as well as taxes, immigration, how to research common U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government and more.
(844) 872-4681
usa.gov