Tag Archives: emergency preparedness
People Need More Than Emergency Supplies. They Need Other People.
Emergency preparedness includes protecting physical safety, maintaining human connection, meeting practical needs, respecting people’s choices, and supporting those who witness and respond to suffering. Communities can reduce some of the harm associated with emergencies by making dependable relationships and mutual … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, Emergencies, emergency preparedness, people, relationships, responses, safety
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Navigating Emergencies Relies on Community Trust
When an emergency hits, everything shifts. People feel overwhelmed, information is patchy, and suddenly you have to rely on folks you might not know well—or might not even get along with. If trust is already shaky in your neighborhood, that … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, Emergency, emergency preparedness, emergency response, IPNB, neighborhood, relationships
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Caring for Yourself When Helping During or After an Emergency
A guide for volunteers and neighbors exposed to other people’s suffering When an emergency affects a community, people step forward to help. You may listen to someone’s story, witness injuries or destruction, provide food or transportation, search for belongings, or … Continue reading
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Tagged care, disaster, Emergency, emergency preparedness, help, self-care, support
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How to Help Someone Right After an Emergency
People react to emergencies in all kinds of ways. Someone might break down crying, shut down completely, get restless or angry, or even seem surprisingly fine. Some of these reactions hit right away, while others show up hours or days … Continue reading
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Tagged care, choices, Emergency, emergency preparedness, emergency response, helping, support, Trauma-Informed Care
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