Key Accomplishments: Protecting Children in Disasters

Brought HHS divisions together to integrate the needs of children into disaster planning, response and recovery operations.
Incorporated measures related to children’s health during and after disasters into Healthy People 2020, HHS’ science-based, 10-year national objectives for the nation’s health.
Established and led HHS’ first-ever federal experts group focused exclusively on the needs of pregnant women in preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters.
Convene a panel of top experts to advise the Secretary on the best ways to meet the needs of children in disasters.