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Disaster and Hazard Readiness in Action

About This Series

These webinars focus on implementing the unique skills and resources military family service providers need as they manage disasters and hazards within their professional fields.

Webinars

Financial Preparedness is Disaster Preparedness

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February 10, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

Financial preparedness is an important part of disaster readiness. When disasters occur, an emergency savings fund can be one of the primary resources to handle natural disasters and jumpstart recover...

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Food and Nutrition Before, During and After Disasters

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February 24, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

In this webinar, the Defense Commissary Agency shares what they do to keep our food safe and what you should be shopping for before disasters hit.

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Preparing for Disasters during a Pandemic

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March 3, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

This webinar addresses the unique planning and preparations necessary when families experience multiple disasters and hazards simultaneously.

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Supporting Parents and Children Through Hazards and Disasters

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March 10, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

This webinar explores tips and strategies for professionals working with parents as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic considering socio-emotional development and resilience.

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Going Beyond the Checklist in Emergency Preparedness – Taking Action

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March 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

In this webinar, military service providers, Extension educators, and caregivers learn essential steps to help build family resilience.

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Families in Disaster Recovery: Coordinating Support at the Installation Level

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March 17, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

This webinar provides information regarding relevant Red Cross programs, structures, and resources, and relationship management and community resilience between military installations and surrounding...

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Surviving the 2020 Pandemic: Lessons Learned on How to Best Support our EI/ECSE Communities

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March 24, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

This discussion addresses systemic changes that can be made to prepare EI/ECSE systems to be immediately responsive to the needs of professionals, families, and young children served during and follow...

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Connecting with Communities in Asset-Based Disaster Recovery

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March 31, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Service providers and Extension educators can be critical actors in making connections and forging collaborations to address family and community needs. 

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