Disasters
are upsetting to everyone involved. Children,
older people, and/or people with disabilities
are especially at risk. For a child, his or her
view of the world as a safe and predictable place
is temporarily lost. Children become afraid that
the event will happen again and that they or their
family will be injured or killed. The damage,
injuries, and deaths that can result from an unexpected
or uncontrollable event are difficult for most
children to understand.
How a parent or other adult reacts to a child
following any traumatic event can help children
recover more quickly and more completely. This
brochure contains general information to help
you in this task.
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