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Internet Resources

Clark County Office of Emergency Management
The Office of Emergency Management is to facilitate and support the resources that will enable Clark County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
National Red Cross: Security Advisory System
This site describes the Security Advisory System and offers recommended actions for families in case of an attack.
National Red Cross: Disaster Services
Basic factual information as well as materials such as booklets and brochures focusing on unexpected events and disaster preparedness are offered.
National Red Cross: Helping Young Children Cope with Trauma
American Red Cross offers materials in this web site for dealing with unexpected events.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Be Informed
Informational links are available offering information on disaster preparedness in the areas of biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiation threat as well as natural disasters and explosions.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Make a Family Plan
This site offers suggestions on creating a family plan in the event of a disaster discussing method of contacting family members, where to gain emergency information and the importance of inquiring about emergency plans at work, day cares and schools. Tips on deciding to stay or go in an emergency are discussed. Shelter in place, sealing the room and creating an evacuation plan are reviewed.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Get a Kit
Preparing an emergency kit to include necessary basics in case of an emergency are reviewed.
National Association of School Psychologists
Tips for teachers and parents in helping children manage strong emotional reactions to traumatic events. Common reactions to trauma, signs of anger in adults, and warning signs of serious emotional trauma are reviewed.
National Association of School Psychologists: Crisis Resources in Spanish
Multiple crisis resources and links in Spanish are reviewed in this link.
American Psychological Association
This site describes possible emotional reactions and what to expect after a traumatic event. Reactions of elementary, middle and high school children are discussed with suggestions for parents and teachers reviewed.
National Mental Health Association
This site discusses how to help children who are dealing with anxiety after a disaster, anxiety. Quick tips for parents are offered.
SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center
Tips for talking about disasters to address traumatic stress and mental health are reviewed in this web site.