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Schools, including teachers, are an integral part of the community and are patently linked to children and families. A community must consider the physical and mental health of is youngest members. This includes providing access to safe drinking water, nutritious food, medical care, crisis mental health counseling, as well as ongoing mental health services and supports. The focus of this chapter is twofold: (1) identifying the impact of hurricanes on teachers, schools, and school districts and (2) identifying the impact of hurricanes on children, families, and the community at large. The chapter also provides strategies for early childhood educators and school administrators to proactively plan for various natural disasters and provides recommendations for addressing the physical, mental, and social-emotional needs of children and their families after a hurricane or other natural disasters.
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Howat, H.K. (2018). School Districts’ and Teachers’ Response to Hurricanes and Their Impact on Children. In: Szente, J. (eds) Assisting Young Children Caught in Disasters . Educating the Young Child, vol 13. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62887-5_11
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