Support for Parents, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals In the aftermath of wildfires, families and communities face unique challenges during the recovery process. The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) has gathered essential resources to help parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals support children during this critical time. WRAP-EM focuses on emergency and disaster preparedness, ensuring the right help reaches those who need it most,...

Resources for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)  In the aftermath of wildfires, families and communities face unique challenges during the recovery process. The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) has gathered essential resources to help parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals support children during this critical time. WRAP-EM focuses on emergency and disaster preparedness, ensuring the right help reaches those...

In response to the Southern California wildfires, the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) has gathered key resources to help healthcare practitioners, parents, and caregivers. WRAP-EM focuses on emergency and disaster preparedness, recognizing that children are particularly vulnerable and ensuring the right help reaches those who need it most.     Key Resources: Wildfire Resources (AAP) Provides recommendations for healthcare providers on...

In response to the Southern California wildfires, the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) has gathered key resources to help parents and caregivers. WRAP-EM focuses on planning and responding to emergencies, recognizing that children are particularly vulnerable and ensuring the right help reaches those who need it most. If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:  Call the 988 Lifeline or visit 988...

Air Quality and Smoke Guidance for Children   Children are particularly susceptible to the health impacts of wildfires due to their developing lungs and higher air intake per minute compared to adults. This vulnerability is especially pronounced in very young children and those with existing respiratory illnesses. In response to the Southern California wildfires, the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) has gathered key resources to help parents and...