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<p>TPS has posted resources on our website to assist you in securing services and disaster relief. We will continue to monitor the situation and post updates to the website as needed.</p>

<p><strong>Update from FEMA</strong></p>

<p><em>The federal government’s emergency responders continue to respond to states, local communities, and tribes as impacts continue across southeast Texas.</em></p>

<p><em>FEMA’s priority continues to be protecting the lives and well-being of those in affected areas; the federal government is focusing on search and rescue and first responder operations to ensure people who need help get assistance.</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read the full press release from FEMA <a href="https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2017/08/28/federal-assets-supporting-state-response-efforts-rain-continues-deluge-area" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong><a href="/sites/txpeds.org/files/documents/Additional%20Resources/private-sector-advisory.pdf" target="_blank">HOW TO HELP DISASTER SURVIVORS IN TEXAS</a></strong><br />
August 29, 2017<br />
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies working together that will most effectively and efficiently help survivors cope with the impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey. Click <strong><a href="/sites/txpeds.org/files/documents/Additional%20Resources/private-sector-advisory.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></strong> for more information.</p>

<p>AAP Preparation Resource&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Children-and-Disasters/Documents/PedPreparednessChecklist1b.pdf" target="_blank">Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices</a></strong>&nbsp;(AAP)</p>

<p>Additionally, the TPS/Texas Chapter has identified several resources that may assist you in providing coping and care services for your patients and families.&nbsp;</p>

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	<li>AAP and Children and Disasters Website&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.aap.org/disasters" target="_blank">www.aap.org/disasters </a></strong></li>
	<li>Floods/Flash Floods&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.aap.org/disasters/PediatricPractice" target="_blank">www.aap.org/disasters/flood</a></strong></li>
	<li>Helping Children Cope and Adjust&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.aap.org/disasters/PediatricPractice" target="_blank">www.aap.org/disasters/adjustment&nbsp;</a></strong></li>
	<li>Information for Pediatric Practices&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.aap.org/disasters/PediatricPractice" target="_blank">www.aap.org/disasters/PediatricPractice</a></strong></li>
	<li>Flooding Information for Parents&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/flash-flood-recovery.aspx" target="_blank">Flash Flooding Recovery Info for Parents</a></strong></li>
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<p>FEMA link: The NBEOC Operations Dashboard is activated and available here:&nbsp; <strong><a href="https://fema.connectsolutions.com/nbeocopsboard/" target="_blank">https://fema.connectsolutions.com/nbeocopsboard/ </a></strong> - Download the FEMA app for iPhone with emergency information by county <strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fema/id474807486?mt=8">here</a></strong>.</p>

<h1>For volunteer opportunities, click here: <a href="https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-volunteer-information" target="_blank">https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-volunteer-information</a></h1>

<h1><strong>Additional state resources can be found here: <a href="https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-state-resources" target="_blank">https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-state-resources.</a></strong></h1>

<h1><strong>Additional national resources can be found here:</strong></h1>

<h1><a href="https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-national-resources" target="_blank">https://txpeds.org/hurricane-harvey-national-resources</a></h1>

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