Terra: Western wildfires & help for children
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 07:48PM
Dr. John in Colorado, Colorado wildfires, Early Childhood Team, Environment, Terra

Numerous raging wildfires and possible dust events spread a pall of smoke over much of the western and midwestern United States.

NASA Earth Obervatory

And, this from the Early Childhood Team, Office of Lt. Governor Garcia:

The wildfires are currently affecting many Colorado residents, including young children.  We like to direct those interested in donating and volunteering to, www.HelpColoradoNow.org.  In addition, the following materials provide information on how to help children during this stressful time:

  • Talking to Children About Wildfires and Other Natural Disasters
  • Helping Children After a Wildfire: Tips for Parents and Teachers
  • Trauma related to wildfires
  • Save the Children: Disaster Support for Children
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