Thunderstorm

Prepare

For Families and Individuals

• Understanding Thunderstorm Risks (NOAA)
• Thunderstorms - Know Your Terms (FEMA)
• What to Do Before a Thunderstorm (FEMA)
• What to Do During a Thunderstorm (FEMA)
• Preparations for families and individuals (Ready.gov)
• Medical records preparation (CDC)

• More information on Disasters and Emergencies for Families and Individuals

For Business

• Electrical Safety (NIOSH)
• Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Power Outages (CDC)
• Financial Preparation for Flood Risk (Floodsmart.gov)
• Planning for Disaster Debris (EPA)

• More information on Disasters and Emergencies for Business

For Practitioners, Clinicians and Responders

• Worker Safety in a Power Outage (CDC)
• Electrical Safety (NIOSH)

• More information on Disasters and Emergencies for Practitioners, Clinicians, Responders

Respond

• What to Do During a Thunderstorm (FEMA)
• What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out (CDC)
• Electrical Safety and Generators (CDC)

Seeking Assistance

• FEMA
• Red Cross
• State Departments of Public Health (CDC)
• Small Business Administration
• To Report environmental and chemical emergencies (National Response Center 1-800-424-8802)

Recovery

Traumatic Events and Mental Health

• Dealing with Trauma and other Mental Health Issues (SAMHSA)
• After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress (SAMHSA)
• Reaction of Children to a Disaster (SAMHSA)
• Psychological First Aid for First Responders (SAMHSA)
• Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers: Managing and Preventing Stress (SAMHSA)

• More information on Traumatic and Other Mental Health Issues