Children in Disaster Situations

PRESS RELEASES & EVENTS

Mark Shriver pictured with Lawrence Tan and Gregg Lord

Mark Shriver (center), Chairperson of the National Commission on Children and Disasters, spoke to the International Association of Emergency Medical Services Chiefsexit disclaimer Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 25, 2010. Pictured with him are NCCD Commissioners Lawrence Tan (left) and Gregg Lord (right). Commissioner Tan is President of IAEMSC and Commissioner Lord is Vice President Emeritus.

March 28, 2011
Press Release: National Commission Calls on Governors to Improve Disaster Plans for Children (PDF 1.13MB)

March 14, 2011
Press Release: National Commission on Children and Disasters Hails Obama Administration Initiatives (PDF 44KB)

Aug 23, 2010
Press Release: Milestone Federal Report Cites Persistent Gaps in Disaster Preparedness as Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Approaches (PDF 59KB)

May 13, 2010
Press Release: Federal Government Shows Modest Progress in Disaster Planning for Children (PDF 44KB)

March 2, 2010
Press Release: Commission Seeks Improvements for Children in National Disaster Recovery Framework (PDF 35KB)

February 4, 2010
Media Alert: Commission Member Bruce Lockwood to Discuss Children and Disasters at the 2010 National Evacuation Conference (PDF 49KB)

February 2, 2010
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting (PDF 48KB)

February 1, 2010
Press Release: Workshop Uncovers Gaps &Solutions to Children's Unmet Long-Term Recovery Needs Following a Disaster (PDF 52KB)

January 6, 2010
Press Release: Iowa Officials Share Disaster Experiences with National Children's Commission (PDF 52KB)

  • Statement of Mark K. Shriver, Chairperson of National Commission on Children and Disasters (PDF 28KB)
  • Statement of General Ron Dardis, Executive Director Rebuild Iowa (PDF 19KB)
  • Statement of David Miller, Administrator Iowa Department of Homeland Security (PDF 22KB)
Commissioners Sheila Leslie, Chairperson Mark Shriver, and David Schonfeld are joined by Iowa Department of Homeland Security Administrator David Miller at a press conference in Cedar Rapids, IA on January 6, 2010.

Commissioners Sheila Leslie, Chairperson Mark Shriver, and David Schonfeld are joined by Iowa Department of Homeland Security Administrator David Miller at a press conference in Cedar Rapids, IA on January 6, 2010.

December 29, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Holds Field Visit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (PDF 52KB)

December 17, 2009
Landrieu, Alexander Unveil Children in Disasters Bill (PDF 33KB)

December 17, 2009
Media Alert: U.S. Senator Landrieu, LA and U.S. Senator Alexander, TN to Unveil Children in Disasters Bill (PDF 30KB)

  • Statement of Commissioner Ernie Allen, National Commission on Children and Disasters (PDF 19KB)

Hill Event

U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, LA and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, TN are joined by Commission member Ernie Allen and Dr. Cathy Grace with the Children’s Defense Fund to introduce "The Child Safety, Care & Education Continuity Act."

December 2, 2009
Media Alert: Shriver to Provide Testimony to U.S. Senate Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery (PDF 52KB)

December 1, 2009
New Report Provides Remedy to Dysfunctional Disaster Response System That Has Left More Than 20,000 Gulf Region Children In Crisis More Than Four Years After The Hurricane (PDF 133 KB)

November 3, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting (PDF 50KB)

October 29, 2009
Media Alert: Commissioner Bruce Lockwood to moderate issue forum at the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2009 Annual Conference and Expo (PDF 51KB)

October 20, 2009
Media Alert: Commission on Children and Disasters Provides Testimony to U.S. House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (PDF 53KB)

Mark Shriver and Congresswoman Norton Chat after Hearing

Commission Chairperson Mark Shriver talks with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton after testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

September 28, 2009
Media Alert: Commission Chairperson Mark Shriver & FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate featured as National Press Club Luncheon Speakers (PDF 53KB)

Senator Landrieu speaks to National Press Club audience

Commission Chairperson Mark Shriver, Senator Mary Landrieu, LA, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate answer questions from reporters at the October 5, 2009 National Press Club Luncheon in Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2009
Statement by U.S. Senator Chris Dodd on Interim Report of National Commission on Children and Disasters (PDF 42KB)

“I commend the Commission for their hard work and dedication to this important issue, and I will be studying the members’ proposals to see where they can be addressed in federal law. I look forward to receiving the Commission’s full and final report when it is released next year.” U.S. Senator Chris Dodd

September 15, 2009
Commission Urges President and Congress to Make Children a Priority in Disaster Planning (PDF 53KB)

September 10, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting (PDF 52KB)

September 9, 2009
Media Alert: Chief Tan Gives Keynote Address to ACF Leadership Forum (PDF 52KB)

August 27, 2009
Children and Disaster Commissioner Anderson Presents Key Recommendations to Federal Education and Training Group (PDF 47KB)

August 24, 2009
Media Alert: Commissioner Bruce Lockwood, CEM, Live Interview on Code Red! Online Radio Show (PDF 48KB)

August 10, 2009
Media Alert: Commissioner Bruce Lockwood, CEM, to Keynote FEMA’s 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness (PDF 48KB)

Commissioner Lockwood presents at FEMA event

Commissioner Bruce Lockwood, CEM, gives the Keynote address at FEMA’s 2009 National Community Preparedness Conference on August 12, 2009

August 5, 2009
Statement by Commission on FEMA’s Creation of Children’s Working Group (PDF 42KB)

“When it comes to disaster planning and disaster management, the unique needs of children are typically misunderstood and unaddressed,” said Mark K. Shriver, Chairperson for the National Commission on Children and Disasters. “By creating a working group on children, FEMA is taking an important first step towards breaking the cycle of benign neglect. The Commission applauds Administrator Fugate’s action and the opportunity to collaborate.”

August 4, 2009
Landrieu Outlines Changes Needed to Protect Children Before, After Disasters (PDF 277KB)

August 3, 2009
Media Alert: Commission on Children and Disasters Provides Testimony to U.S. Senate Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery (PDF 47KB)

Pictures of Mark Shriver and Dr. Redlener talking with Senator Landrieu

Commissioners Mark K. Shriver and Dr. Irwin Redlener speak with Senator Mary Landrieu following Senate hearing

July 28, 2009
National Commission and American Red Cross Partner to Develop Emergency Shelter Standards for Children (PDF 49KB)

“As a leading mass care organization in the United States, safe sheltering for everyone is an unwavering commitment of the Red Cross Disaster Services program,” said Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross. “Each year a large number of our shelter residents are children under the age of 18 and we’re especially sensitive to providing appropriate recovery resources to help families and children.  Our relationship with the National Commission on Children and Disasters is a great example of how partners collaborate to address the needs of children after a disaster.”

July 27, 2009
Media Alert: Commission to Discuss Children and Disasters with State and Territory Child Care Administrators (PDF 52KB)

Dr. Redlener addresses State and Territory Child Care Administrators

Commissioner Dr. Irwin Redlener presents recommendations to the State and Territorial Child Care Administrators at their July 27, 2009 Washington, DC meeting.

July 21, 2009
Commissioner Larry Tan to Present Recommendations at the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2009 Annual conference (PDF 52KB)

“All disasters are local and counties are frequently responsible for community preparedness, response and recovery efforts,” said Chief Tan. “The Commission recognizes the importance of partnering with NACo and its members to formulate practical recommendations that will place special emphasis on the needs of children within county disaster planning.”

July 20, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Issue Forum at NCSL 2009 Legislative Summit (PDF 30KB)

July 9, 2009
Media Alert: Vice-Chairperson Dr. Michael Anderson to Discuss Commission Recommendations (PDF 52KB)

July 7,2009
Media Alert: Commission Shares Recommendations with the National Homeland Security Consortium (PDF 55KB)

June 26, 2009
Children and Disasters Commission Moves Recommendations Forward (PDF 119KB)

June 17, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting (PDF 49KB)

May 6, 2009
Planning and Preparedness for Childrens Needs in Public Health Emergencies (PDF 49KB)

April 27, 2009
Recovery Corps Works With Federal Partners to Help Shape the Future of Children (PDF 21KB)

“For the Commission to truly help children, the most relevant findings and effective solutions will arise from collaborations with local community partners like the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps,” said Dr. Michael Anderson, Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission on Children and Disasters

March 3, 2009
Persistent Gaps and Shortfalls Haunt Children Left Behind by Disasters (PDF 42KB)

“We understand that the best way to identify gaps in services and propose practical solutions is to work hand in hand with the people responsible for taking care of children in disaster situations,” noted Chairperson Mark Shriver. “Our work will not take place in an ‘ivory tower’ with recommendations and mandates simply handed down from on high.”

February 23, 2009
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting Notice
(PDF 72KB)

November 17, 2008
Media Alert: National Commission on Children and Disasters Public Meeting Notice (PDF 84 KB)

October 16, 2008
New National Commission on Children and Disasters Gets to Work (PDF 84KB)

October 14, 2008
Senator Chris Dodd Swears in Members of the National Commission on Children and Disasters (PDF 76KB)
Sen. Chris Dodd and Chairperson Mark K. Shriver

 

 

 

 

Senator Chris Dodd and Chairperson Mark K. Shriver

 


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