Publications and Resources on Disaster Preparedness | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Publications and Resources on Disaster Preparedness | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Life After: Behavioral Health Resources for Hurricane Survivors in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria created devastating effects for residents of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, both physically and emotionally. SAMHSA offers two webinars that provide guidance on supporting older adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs before, during, and after a hurricane. The webinars specifically focus on persons living in and near Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands but can be generalized to any major coastal storm. In addition, SAMHSA offers a hurricane-focused resource list and other publications for survivors, including how to prepare for future storms.