Recognizing trauma
According to the American Psychological Association, the following are common symptoms of trauma: Feelings become intense and sometimes are unpredictable. Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and depression are coming manifestations of this. Flashbacks: repeated and vivid memories of the event that
How to prep your disaster supplies
You’ve set a communication plan for your family, so the next step is to put together a household disaster supplies kit to have on hand in case of emergency. This kit should be ready to go in case you need
How The Salvation Army responds to disasters
While each disaster creates its own unique circumstances and special needs, Salvation Army disaster relief efforts focus on seven core services. These services may be modified based on the magnitude of the disaster and adapted to meet the specific needs
Set a plan, just in case
It’s easy to think “disaster won’t strike here,” but if it did, do you have a plan? Have you considered: How will your family get emergency alerts and warnings? How will your family get to a safe location? How will your