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Healthy Lifestyle EducationCoping
with the Tragedy
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| During America's time of trial, it is important for 4-Hers and all Americans to join together in support of the family and friends who have lost or are missing loved ones. Also, as citizens of this great nation, we must rally around our governmental organizations committed to resolving the issue as well as private organizations risking their lives to help others. |
| The youth of this nation are especially encouraged to do what they can to help everyone who is suffering. Nebraska may seem far away from where the tragedies occurred. However, we are united as one nation to assist those in need. |
Please search this site for some ideas on ways you, as a 4-Her, can help your country.
- American Psychological Association features a help center that provides valuable research-based advice for everyone. It has a help center along with news of events, publications, and resources for professionals and the public. Find out more at: www.apa.org - Beliefnet
enables you to find a local house of worship, faith-by-faith guide
for dealing with death, and participate in an online prayer circle
for the victims of the terrorist attack. For information, contact:
http://www.beliefnet.com/
- National Institute of Mental Health has a special section on Response to Terrorist Acts Against America. For more information, contact: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/outline/responseterrorism.cfm -
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology has
an online register of professionals with suitable qualifications
to add in the impact of the tragedy. To find out more, look up:
www.nationalregister.com
- Constitutional
Rights Foundation has prepared "America Responds to Terrorism",
a new series of lessons and resources designed for classroom use.
They will continue to add lessons on issues related to these troubling
times. "We at CRF hope you find these resources useful during
this time of national crisis".
Use these resources to discuss the events with your children. American Psychological Association features a help center that provides valuable research-based advice for everyone. It has a help center along with news of events, publications, and resources for professionals and the public. Find out more at: www.apa.org Bright Horizons
has pulled together a team of experts to help parents guide, comfort,
and help their children cope through this time. For more information,
contact: www.brighthorizons.com. National
Association of School Psychologists gives insight on coping with
a national tragedy. Connect for Kids - Helping Kids Cope: The horrifying images of the Twin Towers being attacked in New York have been compounded by reports on the escalating military conflict in Afghanistan and Anthrax threats in the United States. Connect for Kids is continuing to update our list of resources for families and teachers on helping kids cope with fears, anger and sorrow. Visit the website: http://www.connectforkids.org/usr_doc/CopingWithGrief.htm
The following websites have expert advice and things that teens can do: CNN Student Bureau has student reactions to the terrorism tragedy. Find out more at: http://fyi.cnn.com/fyi/index.html Channel One provides advice for coping with the tragedy from a teen's perspective. For more information, contact: www.channelone.com Shine is
a site that let's you discuss and react to the events that have
happened as part of this tragedy. To find out more, visit: www.shine.com/real_life_cultureshock.cfm
YouthNOISE helps youth find out ways they can help victims and their families no matter where they are. Find out more, visit: http://www.youthnoise.com/
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Collect Supplies for rescue workers
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Start a fundraiser
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Help in Rescuing Pets Anyone interested in volunteering at the site of the mobile clinic or to help with phone calls at our main office, please e-mail volunteer@aspca.org. For
more updated information, you can call the ASPCA Disaster Relief
Hotline at
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Have a Human Flag Rally
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Youth Creativity
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Make a Sidewalk Chalk Memorial
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Donate needed items to the Red Cross
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Have a Dimes for Disaster Day
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Make cards and pictures to send your love and support to New
York
11. Check out Mailbits.com to find a list of numbers and some helpful information regarding the hospitals and their addresses
12. Write thank you notes to our firefighters and policemen/women and others who are working so hard in their attempt to rescue people
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Have a penny harvest
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Make a unity chain
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Write letters of encouragement, send pictures, collect
money for the families who have lost loved ones.
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Create a patchwork quilt
17. Fly an American Flag outside to show your support
18. Volunteer at a local blood bank helping register people or serving refreshments.
19. Wear ribbons to remember the persons still missing the tragedy
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General Flag CodeThe Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are: *
The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is
flown upside down only as a distress signal. * When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. * The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. * When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Contact your local American Legion Hall and inquire about the availability of this service. Displaying the Flag Outdoors* When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. * When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea. * When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building. *
When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on
separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight
line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position
of honor - to its own right. * When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation. Raising and Lowering the Flag* The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night. The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest. Displaying the Flag Indoors * When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left. * The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display. * When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag. * When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left. Parading and Saluting the Flag* When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute. The Salute *
To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give
the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute
by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover
should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem *
The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention,
facing the flag, and saluting. The Flag in Mourning * To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset. * The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order. * When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.
Source: Flag of the United States, http://www.icss.com/usflag/flag.etiquette.html
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| September
11, 2001 will be remembered as one of the most horrific and unbelievable
days ever experienced in the United States. The events of this day
certainly affect every American, and likely will affect every person
in the world in some way. Everyone at HowStuffWorks expresses their
deepest sympathy to the families of the victims in this tragedy.
Approximately 2,400 people were killed at Pearl Harbor, and the
September 11 tragedy is likely to exceed that. Three new articles at How Stuff Works help to understand exactly what has happened this week: How Terrorism Works - A concise overview on both domestic and international terrorism that helps you understand the range of terrorist activity. http://www.howstuffworks.com/terrorism.htm
How Osama Bin Laden Works - His name has been in the news constantly as a likely suspect. Learn who he is and what he has against the U.S. http://www.howstuffworks.com/bin-laden.htm
September 11, 2001 - Answers common questions about the events on Tuesday, including "What happened when?" and "Why were these explosions so powerful?" http://www.howstuffworks.com/sept-eleven.htm
These other articles also contain information that may be useful in understanding the events of this week: How Black Boxes Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/black-box.htm How Skyscrapers Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/skyscraper.htm How Nuclear Bombs Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-bomb.htm How Cruise Missiles Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/cruise-missile.htm How NATO Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/nato.htm How Blood Types Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/question593.htm How Cell Phones Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone.htm How Building Implosions Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/building-implosion.htm How Airport Security Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/airport-security.htm How Emergency Rooms Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/emergency-room.htm
The style of HowStuffWorks is generally upbeat, and that style does not fit the somber mood of the nation at this time. For that mismatch we apologize, but I hope that these articles are useful to you if you are looking for information related to this tragedy.
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| American
Red Cross:
National
Organization of Victim Assistance, Inc.
New
York Fraternal Order of Police
September
11th Fund:
Salvation
Army: Donations may also be made by calling (212) 337-7330 or (888) 234-8888. For further information, call Craig Evans at (212) 337-7330.
Websites that Report the Status of Individuals Involved in the Tragedy Reconnecting
with Loved Ones: Http://www.shunn.net/okay/list.html
Greater
NY Health Organization is helping to locate family members and
accepting reports of missing persons. Status of
family members: 212-560-2730
The Pentagon
has asked personnel to call the following numbers to be accounted
for: Navy &
Marine Personnel: 877-663-6772
For more
information about loved ones who may be hurt or in the hospital
in the New York area: City Disaster
Relief: 212-516-2730
New York
Hospitals St. Vincent's
Hospital: 212-604-7285
Washington Hospitals
Having good information is one of the best ways to protect your family against bioterrorism. Here are some guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics - http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/anthraxqa.htm
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