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We just recently felt some shaking from the Ridgecrest earthquake, and it reminded me that children are very vulnerable during disasters, which seem to be increasing in number, and we need to know how to help them cope. Here in California there are threats of earthquakes and tsunamis, wildfires, and floods, as well as house fires, power outages, chemical spills, terrorism or school shootings. Other areas of the country face hurricanes, tornados, and horrific lightning and thunder storms that can scare children.
According to the National Disaster Report Card on Protecting Children in Disasters, 2014, less than half of American families have an emergency plan. If unprepared, a small disaster can affect our children just as much as a larger disaster and cause more stress for children. “Children affected by large-scale disasters are five times as likely to suffer from serious emotional issues… and these negative effects can linger well into their teen and adult years.” 1
Being prepared to protect children can help preserve their sense of security, which is at the very essence of what it means to be a child. Following are helps for protecting children during disasters and helping them survive the aftermath.
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