Emergency Planning and Preparation
Parents tell us...
"Before I had my son I didn't worry about earthquakes. Now I have to plan a battery backup for his wheelchair."
Planning for medical emergencies
Some children need the emergency room more often than others.
This toolkit can help you plan for the emergency room
Download the AAP Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Medical form for emergencies for children with special health care needs.
Planning for a future mental health crisis. Yours or your child's/youth's, Oregon's declaration of mental health treatment DMHT
NAMI tip sheet: Managing a mental health crisis guide English and Spanish
HERO Kids Registry Share your child's important health information with Emergency Room and Emergency Medical Services before an emergency happens.
Planning for natural and other types of disasters
Emergency Preparedness Resources and Strategies for Families
Ready Now! Emergency preparedness for natural disasters toolkit.
Videos Prepare with Pedro (the penguin) and Red Cross activity books. English and Spanish.
"I have to be extra careful visiting my grandparents. They have a pool and take a lot of medications."
"I want to keep my daughter safe, but I also don't want to hold her back with my fears."
Injury prevention resources
Oregon Poison Center open 24/7
Videos Safekids Worldwide: For families of children with special needs
Car Seat Options for Children with Behavior Challenges
Medical conditions that might require a special car seat
Targeted student safety plan template for school
Safe kids Worldwide has many safety tips from:
Batteries to Water Safety and drowning.
Safety products you might consider
Disclaimer
Inclusion of resources on our site does not imply endorsement nor does exclusion mean we do not think it is valuable. We work to keep our list of resources current and relevant but it is not exhaustive.
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