Disaster Preparation and Response
Resources
This resource identifies common reactions that children of varying ages and developmental stages may have in response to wildfires and recommends strategies for how to help.
This American Red Cross resource recommends safety and recovery precautions to take in the aftermath of a disaster as well as ideas on what to do to help make yourself and your home safer from future disasters.
California Department of Education: Disaster Response - Child Nutrition Programs webpage
This California Department of Education webpage shares a 2015 Management Bulletin regarding guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on steps that state agencies, school food authorities, institutions, and sponsors participating in child nutrition programs (CNP) can take when responding to state or federally declared disasters in affected communities.
Companion resource: California National School Lunch Program Application for Meal Reimbursement During Disaster
California Department of Education: Disaster Preparation and Response webpage
This California Department of Education webpage offers guidance, grants, training, and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) related to the management of natural disasters and emergency hazards.
This California State University, Chico (Chico State) resource serves as a comprehensive playbook for those who work with children, youth, and families in the event of a fire or the threat of a fire in or near their community. The playbook shares information and practical resources (e.g. guided conversation scripts, to-do lists, and sample social media posts) organized by topics such as immediate response logistics, recovery logistics, managing donations, resources for families, and self-care.
This National Association of School Psychologists resource provides tips for parents and teachers on how to support children's coping strategies in the aftermath of a wildfire through fostering supportive relationships and helping children understand their own reactions.
National Center for Homeless Education: Disaster Preparation and Response webpage
This National Center for Homeless Education webpage provides informational and practical resources on serving students who have been displaced and are experiencing homelessness as the result of a disaster.
This National Child Traumatic Stress Network fact sheet offers parents guidance on helping their children after a wildfire. It describes common reactions children may have after a wildfire, what to do to help, and self-care tips for parents.
Available in Spanish: Guía para Padres con Hijos Que Han Sido Afectados por Incendios
This SchoolHouse Connection webpage summarizes five key policies schools can implement to provide stability, normalcy, and support for children and youth who are displaced by disasters and provides quick tips for their implementation. The webpage also links to related resources for more information.
Youth Collaboratory: Emergency Preparedness Community Partner Checklist
This Youth Collaboratory checklist can help youth-serving organizations assess current emergency preparedness plans and develop stronger outcomes by identifying and establishing key partners and stakeholders, streamlining policies and procedures, and increasing overall community collaboration.
Sample Materials
Butte County Office of Education: Community Recovery webpage
This Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) webpage shares disaster preparation and response resources organized by topic and audience. Butte County was affected by the 2018 Camp Fire wildfire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.