Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The FEMA Web site offers a variety of resources to help prepare individuals and communities to handle any potential disaster. www.fema.gov

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

This Congressional initiative works to improve the quality, effectiveness, and availability of therapeutic services for
children who have experienced traumatic events. The Network’s online resource center includes information on how terrorism and disaster affect children and families and what can be done to help children cope. www.nctsnet.org

U.S. Department of Education (ED) Emergency Planning Web site

ED’s Emergency Planning Web site offers resources to help school officials plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent
incidents, and terrorist acts. www.ed.gov/emergencyplan

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web site offers information about preventing terrorist attacks within the United States and how citizens can prepare for emergencies and disasters. www.dhs.gov

National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV)

The NCCEV increases awareness of the effects of exposure to violence on children and helps communities reduce the impact of exposure to violence on children and families. The Web site offers information on school crisis response and other materials on the effects of trauma on schools and learning. www.nccev.org

ED's National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities

ED’s NCEF provides information on planning, building, and maintaining schools. The Web site includes information on safe school facilities and how to ensure the physical security of school occupants. www.edfacilities.org

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

The NASP Web site offers crisis resources for helping children cope with natural disasters, war, and other tragedies. www.nasponline.org