Tornado tip sheets
Understanding tornado alerts
When you hear the alert, learn the actions to take.
How to plan for workplace emergencies and evacuations
Find ways to protect yourself, your workers and your business by developing a well-thought-out emergency action plan.
Children and youth with special healthcare needs in emergencies
A disaster can present challenges moving from one place to another, communicating or trouble transitioning to different situations.
Disaster preparedness for your pet
Leaving pets out of evacuation plans can put pets, owners and first responders in danger. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Financial readiness in times of disaster
Knowing your financial documents are up-to-date, in one place and portable can make a big difference at a tense time.
When the power goes out unexpectedly
Learn ways to prepare, how to take action and what hazards to avoid.
Communicating during a crisis
Keeping in contact with your community may not be effective during and after a crisis.
Steps to take after a natural disaster
Knowing where and how to access resources, whether for practical needs or mental health support, can help you feel safe and reduce the stress of recovery.
After a weather emergency: Is it safe to drink the water?
Don’t drink any tap water until the local authorities say it’s okay.
Electrical checklist after a weather emergency
Identify and follow up on safety concerns when the power comes back on.
Protecting and rebuilding your finances after a disaster
Information on organizations and financial steps to take for recovery.
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning after an emergency
Understand this odorless, colorless gas and the problems it can present.
Common reactions to crisis
Responses may seem unusual for you, but some reactions are not uncommon.
Coping with disaster
Everyone who sees or experiences a disaster is affected by it in some way.
Traumatic incident stress
Learn about symptoms and ways to maintain health following the incident.
Managing stress
While everyone experiences stress, learn why social support and self-care are so important.
Children’s common reactions to disaster
Kids may not be able to say what’s bothering them. Learn the signs.
Talking to children after traumatic events
It’s important to discuss what happened. Get insight on ways to have conversations.
After a disaster or other trauma: tips for teenagers and college students
No reaction is wrong or right. Get tips on coping.
Reducing the intensity of stress
If left unaddressed, stress can continue to build and affect your health and ability to cope with life.
Coping with depression after trauma
Learn about typical reactions and ways to deal with emotions that bubble up.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
While often associated with the military, this can impact anyone who has experienced a traumatic event.
Going back to work after a traumatic event
Information to help you attend to your own needs and those of co-workers during this difficult time.
Recovering from disasters or traumatic events
It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions.
Dealing with change
How you approach situations can reduce your stress and anxiety and help you bounce back quicker and stronger.
Coping with grief after a disaster or traumatic event
Recognize the physical and emotional signs, and ways to get through this difficult time.
Grief and loss
Going through the grieving process is not something that must be done alone.
Grief and stress
The loss of a loved one is life’s most stressful event. Despite the talk about the “stages of grief,” there’s no real guide to mourning.
When a co-worker dies
How to honor and remember a colleague.
Helping a grieving colleague
Learn how to address what may be an awkward situation and offer assistance.
The bereaved employee: returning to work
The office may be the only part of life that seems regular and routine. But for many who have experienced a recent loss, returning to work can be difficult.
10 ways to build resilience
Identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy.