Resources for Family Reunification/Search and Rescue
National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC) – Scannable QR Code results -
https://npdcoalition.org/
NPDC’s Social Media Shareables: Emergency Support Functions and Children
https://bit.ly/3ypZoxW
Family Reunification Learning Modules (Region V for Kids) https://bit.ly/3yrOg3z
Children Separated by Disaster: Reunification Challenges and Resources Webinar
Family Reunification Following Disasters Toolkit (AAP): https://bit.ly/3srTvsC
Hospital Reception Site Planning Template https://bit.ly/3A9SHRc
Unaccompanied Minor Reunification Fillable Checklist (EMSC Illinois) https://bit.ly/4blNF0O
Post-Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach (FEMA) https://bit.ly/3dNpWJw
Know Your Address and Phone Number (Sesame Street) https://bit.ly/4dotukR
NCMEC Family Emergency Playbook (video, infographics, guidance) https://www.missingkids.org/ourwork/disasters
Understanding the Different Types of Search and Rescue Operations. https://www.focuspointintl.com/trending/disaster-assistance/understanding-the-different-types-of-search-and-rescue-operations/
National Institutes for Health – Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd
Quick facts for Search and Rescue professionals – from Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/search-and-rescue
Project Lifesaver®:
Team Adam: Missing Child Rapid Response System https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/publications/nc170.pdf
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Disaster Preparedness and Response: https://www.missingkids.org/ourwork/disasters
Investigative Checklist for First Responders https://www.amberadvocate.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NCMEC_FIRST_RESPONDER_CHECKLIST.pdf
Checklist: What You Should Do When Your Child Is First Missing: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/childismissing/introck.html
School Search and Rescue Team Guide: Effective Classroom Searches. https://disastersurvivalskills.com/blogs/preparedness/school-search-rescue-team-guide-three-pronged-approach-to-effective-classroom-searches
FEMA Urban Search & Rescue: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/urban-search-rescue
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