New Perspectives, Inc.

The tragedies of September 11, 2001 unfolded before the world through the media coverage of the event including the days that followed. In this area, a television station played the image of the planes crashing into the World Trade Center 1856 times during the first week following the attacks. This type of television coverage meant that many children were exposed to distressing images that may have been hard for them to comprehend. The television coverage of the 10th anniversary of these attacks may prove to be the single most extensive media coverage of any memorial service. Teens and young adults who were children at the time of the attacks may be re-exposed to those same distressing images during the memorial coverage. Children who were not born yet or too young to comprehend the gravity of the situation may be exposed to those images as parents relive the events of that September morning. In situations like this, it is important for parents to monitor what their chi...

During a hurricane, and possibly for days or even weeks afterward, electricity and other utilities might not be available. Debris and/or water might block the roads, preventing vehicles from getting in our out of your neighborhood. Help might not reach you for days after the hurricane, so you’ll need to be completely self-sufficient during that period. Here are some of the most critical supplies to have on hand, well before a hurricane threatens: • At least a 3-day and preferably a 7-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable food • Formula, diapers, and other baby supplies • Manual can opener • First aid kit • Prescription and non-prescription medicines • Toiletries • Cell phones and battery-powered cell phone chargers • Battery-powered radios and flashlights • Plenty of batteries • Extra cash • Blankets, sleeping bags, books, and games (especially if evacuating)