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Upcoming webinar: Dec 2nd Upcoming Webinar: ⚕️ Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Disaster Responders 🩺
🕚 Time: 08:00 PST / 11:00 EST / 16:00 GMT us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Pass it on! Need a refresher on assessing and managing children's respiratory conditions during virus season. Check out this JIT training for emergency department and prehospital providers at all levels from our colleagues at the Northwestern Healthcare Response Network. nwhrn.org/pediatric-re...
December 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Freezing temperatures require opening up "warming centers" for the most vulnerable in our communities. Remember when you PrepTheKids and you PrepTheCommunity. Make it a habit! npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Academic Healthcare Emergency Management (AHEM) hosted an AI-focused presentation: "From Chaos to Coordination". It is posted along with these key takeaways here: ahemconsortium.org/from-chaos-t...
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Arctic Cold Front: Preparing Your Children for the Coldest Temperatures (Cook Children’s) bit.ly/42GiOKZ
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Playing outside in the Winter (AAP Healthy Children): bit.ly/4n2ui2u
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Winter Safety Tips for Parents and Children (NLM) bit.ly/48XDQZm
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Here is a list of our go-to resources to PrepTheKids from: npdcoalition.org/resources/th...

18 Winter Tips for Parents and Children (Childhood Preparedness) bit.ly/3tW0uzh
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Attending the National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference? Join us for our annual meet-and-greet over lunch. @meshevents.bsky.social @asprgov.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Black Friday Preparedness: Be that grown-up who teaches children from a very young age what to do if separated in a crowd! Start by having them memorize phone numbers, their parents' full names, and their home address.
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Don't be that grown-up! Here is a Power Outage Checklist to ensure children and family are prepared! (Red Cross) bit.ly/4ooGIn2
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🧡 This Thanksgiving, we are deeply grateful for our First Responders. 🧡 answering 911 calls, supporting children in crisis, responding to disasters, and standing ready when families need you most.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible First Responders. 🍁
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Winter weather and severe cold are impacting children and families across several states this Thanksgiving. What to know to PrepTheKids and for more visit npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Save the Date Dec 4th: Registration link: dellmed-utexas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Save the Date Dec 4th: Registration link: dellmed-utexas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Save the Date: Dec 11th 'Prehospital Guidelines Consortium Implementation Webinar - AHA Guideline Updates ufhealth.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
⚠️ Southern Plains Storm Alert 📷Starting today, a strong storm system is moving in! Slight risk of severe storms across eastern TX, LA, and southern AR — with Louisiana likely to see damaging winds and tornadoes. Prep safe spaces for kids. Stay weather-aware! 📷
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
According to the @fema Daily Ops report dated Nov 24th, there are 11 Declaration Requests (4 of them appeals due to initial denials) without determination. Denials and delays slow the recovery of essential services.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today, we join our colleagues at the National Alliance for Childhood Grief Awareness in building awareness that every child deserves support guided by who they are and what they need.
For a free resource on supporting children of all abilities, visit nacg.org/all-abilities. #ChildrensGriefAwareness
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🌟 Thoughtful Giving Matters in Disasters 🌟

When disasters strike, communities often respond with incredible generosity. Here’s how to make sure your kindness truly helps: 💛 Give what’s requested. 🤝 Remember that Cash donations stretch further.
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Position Statement: Immunization and Vaccination Requirements - , National Association of School Nurses, National Association of School Nurses, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Children with special healthcare needs may have service animals. Learn what to expect if you encounter a service animal as part of an emergency response from our colleagues at #NAEMSE, in this video, Service Animals and EMS: What Our Textbooks Don't Contain youtu.be/yi8t4rkc09U?...
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Creating educational content takes time, but it has little value if it cannot be disseminated. Here is a recorded webinar on Implementation Science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGJ...
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
National Rural Health Day is finally here! Today, we celebrate all who work to strengthen rural communities. Visit powerofrural.org to see what's happening today across the nation and join in the celebration!
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Involved in sheltering operations? Here are some key findings from our colleagues at the Gulf Coast 7 Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence regarding gaps in real-world events. 39932089.hs-sites.com/evacuation_s...
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM