Talk to children about the dangers of flood water.
Disasters do not have an on-and-off switch.
Psychological First Aid helps children recover when the chaos ends.
When disaster strikes, recovery depends on planning for the needs of children.
When disaster strikes, children get cut off from schooling, nutrition and health care.
School, meals, and play bring comfort when everything changes.
Children are highly vulnerable to chemical exposures.
Conduct decontamination drills that consider children’s unique needs.
Welcome to the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition
INCLUDING CHILDREN IN DISASTER READINESS STARTS EARLIER THAN YOU THINK.
Children are a communities future. Include them in disaster readiness!
What We Do
Whereas children comprise approximately one quarter of the US population the mission of NPDC is to advance community preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery for infants and children and their families in disasters.
Why We Do It
Children remain overlooked in emergency management policy and practice. Of the over 80 recommendations made by the National Commission on Children and Disasters, the majority have not been fulfilled.
How We Do It
We connect diverse individuals, families, communities, and disciplines to evidence-based best practices from the pediatric emergency management and disaster science communities.
NPDC membership is free and has three levels
Listserv Membership:
These individuals act as NPDC pediatric disaster information-sharing partners, disseminating resources to their colleagues and communities.
Executive Advisory Committee Members:
These are subject matter experts in pediatric emergency management, pediatric disaster science, and NPDC voting members. They keep NPDC connected to evidence-based best practices.
Liaison Advisory Members:
Public-private community leaders and advocates serving children's needs in disaster. They support children in real-world response and recovery.
Upcoming Events
December 1, 2025
2025 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
December 31, 2026
To Schedule or Sign Up for A Local Free Mgt 439 Course Go To: Pediatric Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness
December 31, 2026
Community Disaster Preparedness Certificate Program
