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Author Bullock, Jane A

Title Managing children in disasters : planning for their unique needs / Jane A. Bullock, George Haddow, Damon P. Coppola
Published Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 378 pages) : illustrations
Contents Ch. 1. Unique needs of children in disasters -- ch. 2. Child infrastructure -- ch. 3. Mitigation -- ch. 4. Preparedness -- ch. 5. Response -- ch. 6. Recovery -- ch. 7. Emergency management resources focused on children's needs
Summary Each year, disasters such as house fires, car accidents, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes impact hundreds of thousands of children. Child victims can suffer disproportionately and the physical and psychological damage sustained can far outweigh the same effects in adults, often requiring years of therapy. Sadly, emergency planners to date have largely failed to adequately recognize and accommodate the particular requirements of children in times of disaster. Identify NeedsHighlighting the infrastructure that supports children in a safe and secure
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Child disaster victims -- United States
Child disaster victims -- Services for -- United States
Disaster relief -- United States.
Child disaster victims
Disaster relief
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Haddow, George D
Coppola, Damon P
LC no. 2010027399
ISBN 9781439837672
1439837678
143983766X
9781439837665
0429246544
9780429246548