more... > Personal & Financial Recovery > Personal > Helping Children Cope with Disasters [Image: mom holding child] Parents can help their children to cope with disasters. There are actions parents can take that will help. This information features tips that parents can use during and following a disaster. Help Line Numbers Here are some toll-free numbers set up to provide disaster assistance: ‘Anniversary Effects’ Of Hurricanes Expected Flashbacks, feelings of grief or depression and other symptoms can be attributed to the anniversary of a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one, an accident or a natural disaster. LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser expects many people will suffer the "anniversary effects" of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather Precautions to take to avoid dehydration while cleaning up after a disaster.  more articles... Emotional Recovery Part Of Disaster Aftermath Those who survive hurricanes and other natural disasters are at risk for behavioral and emotional readjustment problems. Most child and adult survivors experience one or more normal stress reactions for several days after a natural disaster. Age Groups React Differently To Calamity Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react. What You Can Do To Help After Storms As a 4-H club member and a caring person, you are probably wondering what you can do to help people your age that had to move away from their home town into a different home and a new city and school. Here are some suggested activities to help new students in your schools or at other schools: