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Planning and Preparedness

Responding to Hurricane Katrina What are Children’s Unique Needs?
Children’s needs before, during and after disasters are different from those of adults. These include reunification with families, mental health, play and physical activity, continuity of schooling and medical assistance. Read more
Preparing for the Next Emergency

Community Emergency Preparedness
Save the Children is pilot-testing a community-wide, child-focused emergency preparendess program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The initiative will help this storm- and tornado-prone community prepare to meet children's needs in disasters in a comprehensive way. Read more

Planning for Children Download the Emergency Planning Guide 
The Unique Needs of Children in Emergencies is Save the Children's guide to writing emergency planning documents that address children's needs. Emergency management professionals and others can download this first-of-its-kind document by clicking on the link above. Download the Guide
Creating Safe Spaces to Play Partnerships and Advocacy
In order to safeguard children before, during and after emergencies, Save the Children works in partnership with other emergency responders and with local, state and federal emergency managers. We also serve as a voice for children affected by disasters. Read more
How You Can Help

How You Can Help
Help keep children in America safe and strong before, during and after emergencies. Donate to the U.S. Emergencies Fund and support our work. Donate now

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