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Be Ready: Disaster Preparedness for Families with CYSHCN
(American Sign Language version)
This ~10 minute video instructs families of children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) on the importance of disaster readiness and what they can do to prepare. The longer video length accommodates the ASL translation.
Be Ready Videos have been designed to serve as a non-threatening introduction to disaster readiness for families with children and youth with disabilities and medical needs. The videos should be used across disciplines, communities, and jurisdictions in both the private and public sectors.
Preparedness for Emergencies and Extreme Heat
With many areas of California experiencing 110 degree heat, or more, more frequently, along with the increased threat of wildfires, we encourage you to check out the following resources to help you prepare for any emergency with extreme heat and wildfires. And be sure to share the information and resources below with your family, friends and communities.
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Ensure Prescription Medication Continuity in the Event of a Disaster
ICERx.org (In Case of Emergency Prescription History Service) is a public-service online resource developed by the healthcare industry to help ensure continuity of quality care for the victims of future disasters. Once authenticated, licensed prescribers and pharmacists caring for patients in an emergency situation will able to securely access a patient’s medication history by logging onto www.ICERx.org. ICERx.org also provides caregivers with drug reference information and valuable clinical decision support tools such as therapeutic duplication and interaction alerts.