Mental health professionals recommend creating disaster plans and emergency kits to reduce anxiety during extreme weather events. The advice comes from experts who studied impacts of disasters including the 2023 Maui wildfires.
- Having a disaster preparedness plan helps reduce both safety risks and mental health stress during extreme weather.
- Emergency planning should include evacuation routes, supply kits, and special considerations for pets and family members with disabilities.
- Staying informed through trusted weather sources and sharing concerns with supportive people can provide sense of control.
- Parents should discuss storms matter-of-factly with children while limiting adult-only conversations to avoid creating panic.
- The guidance draws from research on the 2023 Maui wildfires and other recent disaster experiences.
Source: Yoursun
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