Emergency Preparedness Resource Corner – September 2026

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Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. In addition to the growing directory of resources on Pathfinder’s website, here are some we’re highlighting this month.

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Institute for Childhood Preparedness – Downloadable Resources

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness offers free printable safety and emergency-preparedness resources for children, families, educators, and child-care programs. Materials include social stories for fire, tornado, hurricane, wildfire, and other emergency drills, with several resources available in both English and Spanish, along with seasonal safety and disaster-planning tools.

Explore the Downloadable Resources

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Tennessee Disaster Support

When an emergency happens, knowing where to turn can save valuable time. Pathfinder’s Disaster Support Resources page brings together trusted resources for shelter, medical needs and equipment, transportation, housing, legal help, emotional support, and recovery assistance for Tennesseans, including people with disabilities. Save the page now so it is easier to find if your household or community is affected by a disaster.

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Trauma-Related Resources

Emergencies can affect emotional well-being long after the immediate danger has passed. Pathfinder’s Trauma-Related Resources page offers guidance for children, families, educators, and others responding to traumatic events, along with crisis and disaster-distress helplines. It is a useful resource to keep on hand as part of a preparedness plan that considers both immediate needs and recovery afterward.