DDH_ICONS Tornado

Mom fights to keep kids safe after Moore tornado

I figured that while everyone argues about politics or gun control, let’s do something to keep kids safe.

If you are experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns after a disaster, the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you 24/7/365.

1-800-985-5990

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Users: Please text or call using your preferred Relay provider. For more resources, click here.

For Spanish: Call or text and press “2”. For more resources, click here.

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“We were fortunate enough to have a community that supported that endeavor,” Romines told TODAY. “I have a junior high student in the district, and I’m not going to lie, there’s a peace of mind to me as a parent and as a superintendent that we’ve got a place to send our students (during a storm).”

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DDH_ICONS Hurricane or Flood

Puerto Rico teachers reflect on Hurricane Maria 1 year later

Physically, we will never be the same. But, emotionally, we are growing stronger.

If you are experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns after a disaster, the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you 24/7/365.

1-800-985-5990

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Users: Please text or call using your preferred Relay provider. For more resources, click here.

For Spanish: Call or text and press “2”. For more resources, click here.

Para Español: Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 1-800-985-5990 y oprima el número 2. Para más recursos, haga clic aquí.

Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico just as the 2017 school year was beginning. A year later, two teachers recall their struggle to rebuild their schools and communities amid the devastation. (article link, but also includes a video embedded)