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Watch Out for Animals & Wildlife

Disaster and life threatening situations will exacerbate the unpredictable nature of wild animals. To protect yourself and your family, learn how to deal with wildlife. Please see our recommended guidelines below: Wild animals often seek higher g...

How to Get Natural Disaster Assistance

Throughout the recovery period, it is important to monitor local radio or television reports and other media outlets for information about where to get emergency housing, food, first aid, clothing, and financial assistance. Help can be found in both direc...

How to Cope with Disaster in Storms and Storm Shelters

Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. The emotional toll that disasters bring can sometimes be even more devastating than the financial strains of damage and loss of home, business or personal property. Children, senior citizens, p...

Where to Find Counseling after a Natural Disaster

Children and older adults are of special concern in the aftermath of disasters. Even individuals who experience a disaster second hand through exposure to extensive media coverage can be affected. Contact local faith-based organizations, voluntary agen...

Signs of Disaster Related Stress

When adults show the following signs, they might need crisis counseling or stress management assistance: Fear of Crowds or Strangers Fear of Being Alone Difficulty Communicating Thoughts Limited Attention Span Tunnel Vision / Muffled Hearing...

Easing Stress

The following are ways to ease natural disaster-related stress: Do not hold yourself responsible for the disastrous event or be frustrated because you feel you cannot help directly in the rescue work. Use existing support groups of family, friends...