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Disaster Relief in America
Supporting the Unmet Needs of Children Before, During and After EmergenciesListen to our "Live From the Field" Conference Call on U.S. Programs Disaster Preparedness (Sep 2011) Listen to staff discuss our Southeast Tornado emergency response (May 2011)  REUTERS/Ed Zurga, photo courtesy of alertnet.org U.S. Emergencies FundYour gift will enable us to serve children and families through:
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The NeedThere are 67 million children in American schools and child care facilities at any given point on a weekday. Children are most vulnerable when they are away from their families. If a disaster strikes, it’s crucial that parents are able to quickly reunite with their children in a safe place. After Hurricane Katrina, it took up to six months to reunify some children with their families. Here at home, we struggled to prepare for and respond to unforeseen security threats: natural, manmade, health and economic. As we did so, our youngest and most vulnerable citizens were left even more vulnerable by a disaster relief system that didn’t address their needs. Save the Children is committed to reducing the impact of disasters on children through effective Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Advocacy. 
Southern and Heartland U.S. Tornadoes and FloodsThe 2011 natural disaster season in the United States started on a grim note: unprecedented and deadly tornadoes ravaged our southern and heartland states; flood waters devastated communities along the Mississippi River. And, as always, these disasters have a profound impact on our most vulnerable citizens—our children. Since 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Save the Children has emerged as the national leader for children in times of disaster. Through our preparedness, response and recovery programs, we put the unmet needs of children and their caregivers first. Improving Disaster Preparedness Save the Children has learned that simple, low-cost and no-cost improvements to the design and location of emergency evacuation shelters, local assistance centers and other locations where children and families congregate before, during and after incidents can dramatically improve the safety and well-being of children and adults who live in them. Although these sites are intended to be temporary, addressing and improving residents’ quality of life is important. Below are best practices that address children’s unique needs and promote child safety and well-being while in temporary locations. Learn more about our programs and get detailed information about preparedness, recovery, advocates for children in disasters and other resourcesLast Updated January 2012 |
