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                    <h5>&nbsp;</h5><h5 class="blue_sub">What You Should Know About Hurricanes</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><p>A hurricane is a tropical storm with strong winds, heavy rains, and very high  tides. The most severe weather is around the eye of the storm, which can be up  to thirty miles wide. Hurricanes move slowly and cover areas as wide as four  hundred miles. A hurricane can last more than two weeks and can travel up the  entire length of the eastern coast. The hurricane season lasts from June 1 to  November 30 with August and September being the peak months. In the United  States, approximately five hurricanes make landfall every five years, two of  which are major storms. Hurricanes may spawn tornadoes and floods. Unlike  tornadoes, whose damage is more concentrated, hurricanes affect entire  communities, often with extensive damage. Even though a hurricane is restricted  in time and space, there may be secondary losses of food, water, utilities, and  health care facilities. Learn more hurricane facts at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.weather.gov/os/hurricane/index.shtml">National  Weather Service website </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h5 class="blue_sub">Impact on Children and Families</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><p>Hurricane warnings result in heightened anxiety and emotional distress, as  people try to figure out when and where the hurricane will hit. Often the fear  is contagious, as the community prepares for the storm and people shop  frantically for food, water, and emergency supplies, board up their homes, pack  up and evacuate, or plan how to meet up with family members in a safe place  after the storm.</p><p>Evacuation from home and relocation away from family and friends can disturb  family support and social networks. Families frequently suffer financial  hardships because adults lose their jobs or have to rebuild homes and  businesses. Schools and business may close for extensive periods. Hurricane  Katrina, which struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, displaced 500,000. In the  hardest-hit area of Louisiana, employment declined 35% in the immediate  aftermath of the storm and flooding.</p><p>A hurricane threatens our everyday feelings of safety. Children may see their  usually confident parents and caregivers become anxious and fearful. They may  lose their homes and cherished pets, memorabilia, and toys. They may see  collapsed or damaged buildings—including their schools or familiar community  landmarks. They may experience the horror of seeing severely injured people or  dead bodies.</p><p>Individuals with pre-existing emotional and behavioral problems may get worse if  their support systems fail, they run out of medications, and/or their routine  destabilizes. Others may develop chronic emotional and behavioral problems  having to deal with such stresses as the loss of community infrastructure, home  or employment, or family and friends. In addition, emotional and physical  exhaustion may impact individuals or families' ability to recover.</p><p>Children and adults frequently have traumatic reminders, during which they  suddenly reexperience all the emotions, fears, thoughts, and perceptions they  experienced at the time of the hurricane. Typical traumatic reminders include  hurricane warnings, the sudden onset of dark clouds, bolts of lightning, heavy  rains, and strong winds, as well as the activities associated with preparing for  a hurricane.</p><p>Common emotional reactions of children and families exposed to a hurricane  include:</p><ul><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Feelings of insecurity, unfairness, anxiety,  fear, anger, sadness, despair, worries about the future </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Fear that another hurricane will hit them  again </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Believing myths or folklore as to the cause  of the hurricane </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Disruptive behaviors, irritability, temper  tantrums, agitation, hyperactivity </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Clinging/dependent behaviors; avoiding  activities or situations </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Physical symptoms such as stomachaches,  headaches, loss of appetite, nightmares, sleep problems </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Increased concerns regarding the safety of  family members, friends, and loved ones </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">School-based problems with decreased  motivation and school performance </font></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="text1">Adolescents may differ from younger children in how they  respond to a hurricane or other natural disaster. Some believe they will not  live long and may exhibit:</div><div class="text1"><ul><li><font class="text1">Socially withdrawn, angry, irritable </font></li><li><font class="text1">Risky behavior </font></li><li><font class="text1">Conflict with authority</font></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h5 class="blue_sub">Additional Information</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p></div><div class="text1">To see other helpful material on hurricanes, click on the <a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-3">Readiness</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-4">Response</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-5">Recovery</a> tabs at the top of the page.</div>        </div>
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                    <h5>&nbsp;</h5><h5 class="blue_sub">Readiness: Before a Hurricane</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><div class="text1">Ordinarily, hurricanes are tracked for weeks before reaching  land. A <i>hurricane watch</i> implies a storm within 24-36 hours of landfall  and a <i>hurricane warning</i> occurs within 24 hours of landfall. Fortunately,  hurricanes are predictable and are trackable with early warnings, so that  families often have a chance to prepare and evacuate if necessary. The family  should have designated supplies ready, including their child's favorite toys and  provisions for rapid evacuation. Practicing evacuations as a family will help  make sure that you all are prepared in the event of a hurricane.</div><div class="text1">&nbsp;</div><ul><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Give children factual information about  hurricanes in simple terms. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Develop a <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/9-11%20Card%20Material%20-%20NRC-sw.pdf&nid=107">Family Preparedness Plan</a> (PDF)  <img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"> so that all family members  will know what to do in case of a hurricane or other disaster. [Also available  in <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/FamilyPrepPlan_arm.pdf&nid=107">Armenian</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/emergency_korean.pdf&nid=107">Korean</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/9-11Walet_Rus.pdf&nid=107">Russian</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/9-11Walet_spanish.pdf&nid=107">Spanish&nbsp;<img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18">  </a>, and <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/WalletCard_viet.pdf&nid=107">Vietnamese</a>.] </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Have a plan for your pets. Most emergency  shelters cannot take in animals. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Make and carry a <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/revised-folded4.pdf&nid=107">Family Preparedness Wallet Card</a> (PDF)</font><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font><font class="text1">. [Also available in <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/Walletcard_%20armenian.pdf&nid=107">Armenian</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/emergency_korean_0.pdf&nid=107">Korean</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/WalletCard_Rus.pdf&nid=107">Russian</a>, <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/WalletCard_spanish.pdf&nid=107">Spanish</a>,  and <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/WalletCard_viet.pdf&nid=107">Vietnamese</a>.] </font><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Create a Family Evacuation Plan including  how and where you will meet up later and an out-of-state telephone contact.  </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Practice your Family Evacuation Plan, so  that if instructed to do so, you can evacuate quickly and safely. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Assemble an <a rel="lightframe [|width:700px; height:500px; scrolling:auto;]" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/html/emergency-supply-kit.htm&nid=107">Emergency Supply Kit</a> in a large backpack,  duffel bag, or easy-to-carry covered trash container. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Get information about reinforcing your home  and follow through on doing the work needed. </font></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>        </div>
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                    <h5 class="blue_sub">&nbsp;</h5><h5 class="blue_sub">NCTSN Resources</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_no_supplies_needed.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents: No Supplies Needed</a> (PDF)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_car_activities.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents: Car Activities</a> (PDF)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_limited_supplies_daytime.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents: Limited Supplies Needed for Daytime Activities</a> (PDF)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_limited_supplies_nighttime.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents: Limited Supplies Needed for Nighttime Activities</a> (PDF)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_supplies_checklist.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Supplies and Activities for Children and Adolescents: A Family Checklist</a> (PDF)</li><li><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_complete.pdf&nid=107">Simple Evacuation Activities for Children and Adolescents: Complete Set</a> (PDF)&nbsp;</li></ul><h5 class="blue_sub">&nbsp;</h5><h5 class="blue_sub">Response: During a Hurricane</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><ul><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Use flashlights—not candles—to inspect your  home for damage, in case there are broken gas lines. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Watch for dangerous debris (broken glass,  nails), standing water, and fallen power lines. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Shield children from viewing severe injuries  and damage as much as possible. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Give children a small snack or juice to help  reassure them that their needs will be met. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Let children help in age-appropriate ways to  increase their sense of control. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Do not underestimate or dismiss the loss  that children feel for pets or special toys. </font></li><li class="bullet1"><font class="text1">Keep pets on leashes or in crates/cages to  prevent them from running away or causing injury. </font></li></ul>        </div>
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                    <h5>&nbsp;</h5><h5 class="blue_sub">Recovery:&nbsp;After a Hurricane</h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><p>Most families will recover over time, particularly with the support of family,  friends, and organizations. The length of recovery will depend in part upon how  frightening the hurricane was, whether evacuation from home was necessary, and  the extent of the damage and loss. Some families will be able to return to their  normal routines rather quickly, while others will have to contend with repairing  damage to their home and possessions, finding medical care, and facing financial  hardship. Some families will have lost a loved one or a pet. Others will need to  deal with school closings or changes in school schedules.</p><p>Children's functioning and recovery will be influenced by how their parents  and caregivers cope during and after the hurricane. Children often turn to  adults for information, comfort, and help. Children do best when parents and  teachers remain (or at least appear) calm, answer children's questions honestly,  and respond as best they can to requests.</p><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_divi_dots.gif" alt=""></p><h5 class="blue_sub">&nbsp;Page Contents:<a name="top"></a></h5>   <ul><li><a href="#q1">NCTSN Resources</a></li><li><a href="#q2">Children's Reactions</a></li><li><a href="#q3">What Parents Can Do to Help Their Children</a></li><li><a href="#q4">Therapy for Children</a></li><li><a href="#q5">What Parents Can Do to Help Themselves</a></li><li><a href="#q6">What Teachers Can Do to Help Their Student</a></li><li><a href="#q7">What Teachers Can Do to Help Themselves</a></li></ul><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_divi_dots.gif" alt=""></p>    <h5 class="blue_sub">NCTSN Resources<a name="q1"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><div><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/after_the_hurricane_helping_young_children_heal.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">After the Hurricane:&nbsp;Helping Young Children Heal on the Hurricane</a> (PDF)</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;En Español [<a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/after_the_hurricane_helping_young_child_heal_sp.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Después de Pasar por La Experiencia de Un Huracán:Ayudando a Nuestros Niños a Sanar</a>] (PDF)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/tips_for_families_on_addressing_the_anniversary.pdf&nid=107">Tips for Families on Addressing the Anniversary</a> (PDF)</p><p><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/provider_care.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Taking Care of Yourself</a> (PDF)</p><p><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/coping_college_hurricane.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">College Students Coping after the Hurricane</a> (PDF)</p><p>Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/1_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_no_supplies_needed.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: No Supplies Needed</a> (PDF)</li><li><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/2_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_limited_supplies_daytime.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents:&nbsp;Limited Supplies Needed for Daytime or Lighted Areas</a> (PDF)</li><li><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/3_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_limited_supplies_nightime.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: Limited Supplies Needed for Nighttime or Dark Areas</a> (PDF)</li><li><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/simple_evacuation_activities_for_children_and_adolescents_complete.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents: Complete Set</a> (PDF)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/parents_guidelines_talk_children_hurricanes.pdf&nid=107">Parent Guidelines for Helping Children  After a Hurricane</a>&nbsp; (PDF) <a target="_blank" href="https://docstore.fedex.com/nctsn/PreCatalogAction.do"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;En Español [<a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/ParentGuidelines_SpanishVersion.pdf&nid=107">Guia para los padres para ayudar a los niños despues de un  huracan</a>] (PDF) <a target="_blank" href="https://docstore.fedex.com/nctsn/PreCatalogAction.do"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a></p><p><a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/media_coverage_hurricane_parents.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Hurricane</a> (PDF)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/psychological-first-aid">Psychological First  Aid</a>&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://www.castlepress.net/nctsn/index.html&nid=107"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/smallpurpleorder_icon.png" alt="" width="34" height="18"></a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;En Español [<a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/psychological-first-aid">Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos - Guía de Operaciones  Prácticas</a>] <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://www.castlepress.net/nctsn/index.html&nid=107"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/smallpurpleorder_icon.png" alt=""></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="/trauma-types/natural-disasters/psychological-first-aid">Psychological First  Aid Field Operations Guide for Community Religious Professionals </a><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://www.castlepress.net/nctsn/index.html&nid=107"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/smallpurpleorder_icon.png" alt=""></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/teachers_guidelines_talk_children_hurricanes.pdf&nid=107">Teacher Guidelines for Helping  Students after a Hurricane</a> (PDF) <a target="_blank" href="https://docstore.fedex.com/nctsn/PreCatalogAction.do"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a></p><div><a target="_blank" href="/products/trinka-and-sam-rainy-windy-day">Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day</a> - A Children's Book (PDF)&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://docstore.fedex.com/nctsn/PreCatalogAction.do"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;En Español [<a target="_blank" href="/products/trinka-and-sam-rainy-windy-day">Trinka y Juan en un día de mucho viento y lluvia</a>] <a target="_blank" href="https://docstore.fedex.com/nctsn/PreCatalogAction.do"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;Cebuano [<a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_and_sam_hurricane_cebuano.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Si Trinka ug si Sam: Sa Adlaw nga Dunay Uwana ug Hangin</a>]</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;Waray [<a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_and_sam_hurricane_waray.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Hi Trinka ngam hi Sam: Mauran ngan Mahangin nga Adlaw</a>]</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;Vietnamese [<a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_and_sam_rainy_windy_day_vietnamese.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Trinka và Sam Ngày Mưa Gió</a>]</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;Creole [<a href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_sam_the_rainy_windy_day_cr.pdf&nid=107" target="_blank">Trinka ak Sam Nan Yon Jounen Anpil Van ak Lapli</a>]</div><p>Trinka and Sam the Rainy Windy Day is a story developed to help young children and their families begin to talk about feelings and worries they may have after they have experienced a hurricane. In the story, Trinka and Sam, two small mice, become scared and worried when it begins to rain and storm. The rain and wind remind them of the hurricane they experienced before. The story describes some of their reactions and talks about how their parents help them to express their feelings and feel safer. In the back of the booklet, there is a parent guide that suggests ways that parents can use the story with their children. Also available in Spanish.</p><p>The NCTSN has gathered more <a target="_blank" href="http://nctsn.org/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricane-tools-and-links">tools and links</a> to help children and families in the aftermath  of hurricanes.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">Children's Reactions<a name="q2"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p>   <p>Children will react differently to a hurricane and its aftermath depending on  their age, developmental level, and prior experiences. Some will withdraw, while  others will have angry outbursts. Still others will become agitated or  irritable. Parents should be sensitive to each child's coping style. The  following are typical reactions children exhibit following a hurricane or other  natural disaster:</p><ul><li>Fear and worry about their safety and the safety of others, including pets</li><li>Fear of separation from family members</li><li>Clinging to parents, siblings, or teachers</li><li>Worry that another hurricane will come</li><li>Increase in activity level</li><li>Trouble concentrating or paying attention</li><li>Withdrawal from others</li><li>Angry outbursts or tantrums</li><li>Aggression toward parents, siblings, or friends</li><li>Increase in physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches</li><li>Change in school performance</li><li>Long-lasting focus on the hurricane, such as talking repeatedly about it or  acting out the event in play</li><li>Increased sensitivity to sounds of thunder, wind, rain, or things crashing</li><li>Changes in sleep patterns</li><li>Changes in appetite</li><li>Lack of interest in usual activities, even playing with friends</li><li>Returning to earlier behaviors, such as baby talk, bedwetting, or tantrums</li><li>Increase in teens' risky behaviors, such as drinking alcohol, using  substances, harming themselves, or engaging in dangerous activities</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">What Parents Can Do to Help Their Children<a name="q3"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p>   <p>Parents should spend time talking to their children, letting them know that it  is okay to ask questions and to share their worries. Although it will be hard  finding time, parents can use regular family mealtimes or bedtimes to talk.  Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient and open to  answering questions and clarifying the situation. They should let children know,  without overwhelming them with information, what is happening in the family,  with their school, and in the community. Parents should answer questions briefly  and honestly and ask their children for their opinions and ideas. To help  younger children feel safe and calm after talking about the hurricane, parents  might read a favorite story or have a relaxing family activity.</p><p>To help children's recovery, parents should:</p><ul><li>Be a role model. Try to remain calm so that you can teach your child how to  handle stressful situations.</li><li>Monitor adult conversations. Be aware of what adults are saying about the  hurricane or the damage. Children listen to adults' conversations and may  misinterpret what they hear, becoming unnecessarily frightened.</li><li>Limit media exposure. Protect your child from too many images and  descriptions of the hurricane, including those on television, on the Internet,  on radio, and in the newspaper.</li><li>Reassure children that they are safe. You may need to repeat this frequently  even after the hurricane passes.</li><li>Spend extra time with your children, playing games outside, reading together  indoors, or just cuddling. Be sure to tell them you love them. The coloring book  <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/trinka_and_sam_final.pdf&nid=107"><i>Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day</i></a> (PDF) <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=http://www.castlepress.net/nctsn/index.html&nid=107"><font class="text1"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/SmallblueOrder_Icon.gif" alt="" width="33" height="18"></font></a>, developed by  the NCTSN's Early Trauma Treatment Network, can help children begin to talk  about the feelings and worries they have after a hurricane.</li><li>Replace lost or damaged toys as soon as you are able.</li><li>Calm worries about their friends' safety. Even though phones may not be  working, reassure your children that their friends' parents are taking care of  them, just the way you are taking care of your children.</li><li>Tell children about community recovery. Reassure them that the government is  working hard to restore electricity, phones, water, and gas. Tell them that the  town or city will be removing debris and helping families find housing.</li><li>Take care of your children's health. Help them get enough rest, exercise,  and healthy food and water. Give them both quiet and physical activities.</li><li>Maintain regular daily life. In the midst of disruption and change, children  feel more secure with structure and routine. As much as possible, have regular  mealtimes and bedtimes.</li><li>Maintain expectations. Stick to your family rules about good behavior and  respect for others. Continue family chores, but keep in mind that children may  need more reminding than usual.</li><li>Encourage children to help. Children cope better and recover sooner when  they help others. Give them small cleanup tasks or other ways to contribute.  Afterward, provide activities unrelated to the hurricane, such as playing cards  or reading.</li><li>Be extra patient as your children return to school. They may be more  distracted and need extra help with homework for a while.</li><li>Give support at bedtime. Children may be more anxious when separating from  parents. Spend a little more time than usual talking, cuddling, or reading.  Start the bedtime routine earlier so children get the sleep they need. If  younger children need to sleep with you, let them know it is a temporary plan,  and that soon they will go back to sleeping in their own beds.</li><li>Help with boredom. The hurricane may have disrupted the family's daily  activities (watching television, playing on the computer, and having friends  over) or caused the suspension of extracurricular activities (sports, youth  groups, dances, or classes). Help children think of alternative activities, such  as board games, card games, and arts and crafts. Try to find community programs  (at the library, a park program, or a local YMCA) with child-friendly  activities.</li><li>Keep things hopeful. Even in the most difficult situation, your positive  outlook on the future will help your children see good things in the world  around them, helping them through challenging times.</li><li>Seek professional help if your child still has difficulties more than six  weeks after the hurricane.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">Therapy for Children<a name="q4"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p>   <p>If children are still having the reactions described above more than six weeks  after the hurricane, parents should consult a mental health professional for an  evaluation. If the clinician recommends counseling, keep in mind that cognitive  behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest evidence for helping children recover  from a disaster. Therapy for children should typically include:</p><ul><li>Family involvement</li><li>Awareness of the child's developmental level and cultural/religious  differences</li><li>Assessment of preexisting mental health problems, including prior traumas  and loss</li><li>Explanation and normalization of the child's psychological reactions to the  hurricane</li><li>Relaxation exercises and other skills to manage reactions to reminders of  the hurricane</li><li>Problem-solving and anger-management skills as needed</li><li>Helping to maintain normal developmental progression</li><li>Increasing positive activities and rebuilding social connections</li></ul><p>[NOTE for health and mental health clinicians: To guide your evaluations of  children use the <a target="_blank" href="/sites/all/modules/pubdlcnt/pubdlcnt.php?file=/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/referraltool.pdf&nid=107">Hurricane Assessment and Referral Tool for Children and  Adolescents </a>(PDF).]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">What Parents Can Do to Help Themselves<a name="q5"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p>   <p>Parents have a tendency to neglect their own needs during a crisis. To take good  care of their children, parents must take good care of themselves. Here are some  things for parents to keep in mind:</p><ul><li>Take care of yourself physically. Eat healthily, get enough sleep, drink  plenty of water, and get proper medical care.</li><li>Support each other. Parents and caregivers should take time to talk together  and find ways to meet each other's needs.</li><li>Put off major decisions. Avoid making any life-altering decisions during  this stressful posthurricane period.</li><li>Give yourself a break. Try not to overdo cleanup activities. To reduce  injury, avoid lifting heavy items or working for extended periods.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">What Teachers Can Do to Help Their Students<a name="q6"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p>   <ul><li>In a school with many students affected by a hurricane, plan shorter  lessons, go at a slower pace, give less homework than usual, and expect a  decline in performance for a short time.</li><li>Identify students who had direct experience with the hurricane, particularly  those who suffered losses or had to evacuate, as they are at increased risk for  distress.</li><li>Monitor conversations you and your colleagues have about the hurricane, as  you may share perceptions, feelings, and memories in ways that make children  feel more anxious.</li><li>Encourage distressed students to meet with the school counselors.</li><li>Stay in touch with your students' parents and/or caregivers about academic  performance and behavior.</li><li>Suggest that your school review its crisis and emergency plans in order to  better respond to future events.</li><li>For those schools heavily affected by a hurricane, consider a postdisaster  mental health recovery program for students and school personnel. The NCTSN  provides information on these programs and other material for educators in the  <a href="/resources/audiences/school-personnel">Resources for School  Personnel</a> section of this website.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><h5 class="blue_sub">What Teachers Can Do to Help Themselves<a name="q7"></a></h5><p class="header1_clear"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/img_underline.gif" alt="" class="header1_line" width="100%" height="2"></p><p>Teachers play an important role in helping their students recover. Simply  returning to school promotes the welfare of children and families. Teachers  should not neglect themselves as they work with children, adolescents, and  families. Here are some self-care suggestions for teachers:</p><ul><li>Take care of yourself emotionally. You and your family may have had a  stressful experience and suffered losses like those of your students. To be able  to support them, you must have support yourself.</li><li>Take care of yourself physically. Eat healthily, get enough sleep, drink  plenty of water, and get proper medical care.</li><li>Communicate with others. Make sure that you and your fellow teachers  schedule ongoing times to talk together and give each other support. Teachers  might consider covering for each other, so that they can address important  personal/family issues that arise.</li><li>Give yourself a break. Try not to overdo cleanup activities. To reduce  injury, avoid lifting heavy items or working for extended periods.</li><li>Put off major decisions. Avoid making any life-altering decisions during  this stressful, posthurricane period.</li><li>Take care of your own family. Even though you may be very committed to your  students, you also need to spend time with and meet the needs of your own family  members or friends.</li><li>If you have many hurricane-related responsibilities, talk with your school  administrators about temporarily altering your work schedule.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="#top"><img src="/sites/default/files/assets/images/backtop.gif" alt="" width="14" height="14"></a> <a href="#top">Back to Top</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>        </div>
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