The Terrorism and Disaster Center for Child and Family Resilience at LSU Health Sciences Center has compiled this list of resources and materials to help families prepare in the event of a Hurricane or Tropical Storm. Feel free to reach out to our Center staff Victoria Sacco (vsacco@lsuhsc.edu) to request additional materials or receive updates on our work. This page may be periodically updated to include additional resources.
Natural Disasters
Last Update: 10/10/2018
Resources:
HURRICANES:
Activities for Children and Families:
- Hurricane Preparedness and COVID19 (TDC4)
- Hurricane Preparedness for Expectant Parents
- Children's Activities (CDC)- Link the the Center for Disase Control's (CDC) resource list of activities!
- Hurricane Safety Coloring Book & Activity Book- Created by Broward County (Florida), this Activity Book has information relavent
for everyone and some Florida specific resources.
- Ready Wrigley (CDC) -Tips, Activities and Coloring pages related to Hurricane Preparedness. Created by
the
- Seasame Street "Let's Get Ready" Family Guide
WILDFIRES:
- Wildfire Guide for Families (LSUHSC)
- Wildfire Media Coverage (NCTSN)
- Wildfire Preparedness (YouTube)
- Wildfire Resources
- WildfireFactsheet
Resources for Adults:
Talking to Your Kids:
- Help Kids Cope App- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) app designed to "help parents talk to their kids about the disasters they may face and know how best to support them throughout—whether sheltering-in-place at home, evacuating to a designated shelter, or helping your family heal after reuniting."
Additional Resources: