There are several very good websites which describe the details of preparedness planning for citizens.
Irwin RedlenerDisasters like Oklahoma City and 9/11 were time-limited. The children who were affected psychologically could go to a place of normalcy.
Irwin RedlenerKids get a lot of lip service in disaster planning, but they tend to get far fewer resources than they need. The mantra of 'children are our most valuable resource' is almost never matched by actual funding.
Irwin RedlenerImmigrant children are highly vulnerable. Their level of disadvantage and fragility has consistently grown due to factors outside their control.
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