O'DOCHARTAIGH ASSOCIATES 
CHILDREN AND DISASTERS
After the Storm, Children Play Out Fears
Article appearing in the June, 1998 issue of the American Psychological
Association Monitor. Information about children's reactions and behavior
following major disasters.
Disaster Stuff for Kids
Disaster intervention site for kids that contains reading material on disasters
for children and links to other relevant web sites. Site will soon include a
"My Story" page that will allow children to share their thoughts and experiences
about a disaster online.
Flood Bibliography
Childrens literature on floods and natural disasters by grade levels.
Community - Trauma in the Lives of Children
Children, Stress and Natural Disasters
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service set of resources for
teachers and other child-care or youth workers that helps prepare them for
working with children who have been through a disaster. Has a Guide for
Teachers, School Activities for Teachers and other resources for educators.
FEMA for Kids
Help the family prepare for a disaster by learning about what causes disasters.
Play games and read stories from children who have been through a disaster.
Become a Disaster Action Kid.
Disasters and Catastrophes: Personal Accounts
Personal accounts of the Princeton Junior High School Fire.
Environmental Health Center's Kids' Corner
The National Safety Council's Environmental Health Center conducts a variety
of educational activities. Pages are designed to help children learn about
environmental safety and health issues.
The Natural Disaster Program for Families
From North Carolina Extension Service. Provides information about: 1. Things
to do before a disaster, and 2. response or cleanup information following a
disaster. Site is designed for use by the Extension Educators working with
families. Includes ready-to-use 30 second radio spots, factsheets, leader
guides with handouts, and additional resources. Provides series of resources
on family finances and stress relevant following a disaster.
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