EngineerGirl
After 12 years of introducing little girls to the joys of engineering, the National Academies’ EngineerGirl website has gotten a makeover. Although there are a few added frills in the site’s layout and organization, the real wow factor comes in the form of added site offerings—including blogs about the engineering life and a section that gives girls the lowdown on different engineering careers. And with the 2013 EGirl Essay Contest in full swing, there’s no time like the present for girls to stop by.
Tracking and Reunification of Children in a Disaster
This online lesson will give healthcare workers a background in handling children who’ve become separated from their parents in a disaster. From creating general awareness of responder responsibility, to identifying lost children, to knowing what resources are available to help find parents, this tool will help guide emergency workers in the field. The lesson, created by the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, is also eligible for a variety of continuing education credits.
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue
Anyone who has seen the challenges of rescuing household pets during disasters would likely be daunted at the prospect of saving something bigger. Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue might just be able to overcome that fear. TLAER offers courses to emergency personnel on how to safely rescue trapped or injured horses and cattle from disaster and emergency zones—including education on how to prevent entrapment. Visit the site to learn more about how to form large animal rescue response teams, find training and education resources, and see pictures of real life rescues.
Knowledge Center on Public Health and Disasters
If you ever had a question relating to the intersection of public health and disasters, this Pan American Health Organization website probably has the answer. With information arranged in easy-to-access modules, the site spans everything from basic concepts and terminology to global trends and strategies to reduce disaster risk. The latest PAHO publications and opportunities for classes and training are also featured.
Build Back Smarter and Safer
The damage caused by Hurricane Sandy has many debating the merits of rebuilding in disaster zones. When the decision is to rebuild, this easy-to-follow report lays out nine steps community leaders can follow to lessen the impacts of future disasters. Complete with resources to support each stage of the process, this document can be used to troubleshoot problems or to structure policy.