September is National Preparedness Month
September 2022
National Preparedness Month 2022 seeks to raise awareness of emergencies and disasters that could happen at any time. Federal agencies of the President’s Task Force offer resources to families to help ensure children’s health and well-being before, during, and after such events.
National Preparedness Month Resources for Children:
- Early Childhood Disaster-Related Resources for Children and Families, HHS
- Resource Guide - Supporting Children & Families Before, During, and After Disasters, HHS
- Resources to Ensure Healthy Homes, Schools, Water, Etc., EPA
- Ready Kids, DHS
- Caring for Children in a Disaster, CDC
- Teaching Youth to Prepare for Disasters Video, FEMA
- HEAT.gov, National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Children's Health and Wildfire Smoke
February 2022
In May 2021, federal agencies, along with academic and community partners, convened a workshop to explore Children's Health and Wildfire Smoke Exposure. The meeting explored explore issues related to children’s health and school activity guidelines, air quality sensors, indoor air in schools, and mask wearing. Participants identified the current best evidence and public health messaging recommendations on this issue.
This recommendations document can be found on the AirNow website, along with a Workshop Summary that includes additional insights on research needs, mental health, and tribal perspectives.
