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Planning for Disasters

Planning for Disasters A topic that infrequently, if ever, is discussed in the educa- tional literature-yet an immensely important one-i s how to handle children in a disaster situation, particularly the learning disabled who can easily become confused and disoriented in an emergency. Floods, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes—all can strike unexpectedly. Also, sad but true, in this day and age nuclear accidents must be considered-as well as incidents similar to a recent experience in terror when an entire small school in a Western state was held for ransom. Such situations are ugly and frightening to contemplate, but they cannot be ignored. What is a teacher to do should any of these events occur during the school day and limit the travel of children to their homes? What advance steps can be taken to restrict confusion and fear? Start with the procedures of your own school district. Ex- amine your teacher handbook and speak with your ad- ministrators. Get clear, concise answers. Alert not only children to disaster preparedness but parents as well. The followin g suggestions should be helpful for those wh o are will- ing to invest what is comparatively a minimal amount of time and energy in good planning for http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Academic Therapy SAGE

Planning for Disasters

Academic Therapy , Volume 22 (2): 4 – Nov 1, 1986

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SAGE
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Copyright © by SAGE Publications
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0001-396X
DOI
10.1177/105345128602200213
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Abstract

A topic that infrequently, if ever, is discussed in the educa- tional literature-yet an immensely important one-i s how to handle children in a disaster situation, particularly the learning disabled who can easily become confused and disoriented in an emergency. Floods, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes—all can strike unexpectedly. Also, sad but true, in this day and age nuclear accidents must be considered-as well as incidents similar to a recent experience in terror when an entire small school in a Western state was held for ransom. Such situations are ugly and frightening to contemplate, but they cannot be ignored. What is a teacher to do should any of these events occur during the school day and limit the travel of children to their homes? What advance steps can be taken to restrict confusion and fear? Start with the procedures of your own school district. Ex- amine your teacher handbook and speak with your ad- ministrators. Get clear, concise answers. Alert not only children to disaster preparedness but parents as well. The followin g suggestions should be helpful for those wh o are will- ing to invest what is comparatively a minimal amount of time and energy in good planning for

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Academic Therapy SAGE

Published: Nov 1, 1986

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