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Disaster Preparedness & Response

	Children’s Bureau Training and Technical Assistance Network: Disaster Preparedness and Response Resources

The process of developing and implementing emergency response plans for States, governments, and agencies is complex. It is hoped that the resources on these pages may help States and jurisdictions in developing comprehensive disaster preparedness plans and responding to emergencies quickly and effectively to protect children and families. The resources are organized by preparedness (before a disaster), response (the immediate aftermath) and recovery (the longer-term reconstruction/healing phase).

• Disaster preparedness
• Disaster response
• Disaster recovery

Federal and State Resources on Disaster Preparedness and Response Coping with Disasters and Strengthening Systems: A Framework for Child Welfare Agencies (PDF - 1032 KB) National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement (2007) This publication is designed to help managers think through what they might put in place to cope with disasters, and to highlight how taking these steps can improve systems for serving children and families. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Preparedness and Response Federal Emergency Management Agency Ready.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Disasters and Emergencies

Updated on August 23, 2007