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Disaster Events
Disaster Events
Disasters have broad impacts, whether natural or human-caused events, acts of mass violence, or public health crises, such as disease outbreaks, chemical spills or radiation emergencies. Many people and communities are affected. This section of the website offers information and tools to help different audience groups deal with stress reactions during and after a disaster event. There are evidence-based models to support disaster response teams, providers, and community leaders, including guidance on how to foster self-care and peer support during these challenges.
- For Everyone
Disaster events have broad impacts, leaving behind injury and death as well as damage to the community. Media reports of current events may act as reminders of events in the past. The information and tools in this section may help you deal with stress reactions during such events. - For Providers and Responders
Working with those affected by disaster events can be challenging. Providers and responders may benefit from strategies that support their work in a chaotic post-disaster setting or during public health emergencies. The tools and information in this section include evidence-based models for disaster response and guidance on how to foster peer support and self-care. There are also evidence-informed ways to support people in treatment for PTSD during unsettling events. - For Employers and Community Leaders
Leaders in the community and the workplace are in the position to provide accurate and timely information about disaster events. The tools and information in this section may help leaders foster peer support, update residents and staff about programs and policies, and offer resources to help others cope with stress and grief stemming from disaster events.
