If there is a wildfire in the area, be ready to evacuate on short notice.

Nick talks about being a social worker clinician working with victims of the wildfires as well as combat veterans.

Even if you are not directly affected by wildfires, you may experience a sense of distress or vulnerability by living close by or watching the destruction unfold in news reports.

Mounting research shows that particles in the air, including those from fires, can cause negative mental health outcomes.

Know the flood risks in your area

We'll walk you through how you can to stay safe during heavy rain on the road.

If you approach a flooded road or walkway, follow this rule: turn around, don't drown!

Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood.

Learn about who is most at risk for emotional distress from tornadoes and severe storms and where to find disaster-related resources.

Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic.

The effects of tornadoes can be long-lasting and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster.

Ways we can cope and deal with severe weather anxiety and make it through storm season.

"When disasters happen, the person right in front of you is your best chance at survival."

How can we emotionally reorient ourselves to this new environmental norm?

People who live in weather- or flood-damaged homes may have an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression.

The emotional wreckage after surviving a natural disaster is nothing to be taken lightly. Here are some signs to watch for.

Tips for helping kids process big emotions and tackle hard questions about racism and violence.

Tips for helping kids process big emotions and tackle hard questions about racism and violence.

It starts with checking in on yourself, and then listening deeply.

These events nearly always interrupt our sense of order and safety. Here are some tips and resources for counselors and those they serve.

How should we talk to our kids about climate change?

After the torrential rains end, or the flood recedes, or the fire burns out, many people continue to feel the emotional wounds of a natural disaster.

Preparing ourselves psychologically for climate crises

Know how to prepare for an earthquake and how to stay safe if one happens.

Here are seven steps you can take to help prepare your family, according to emergency and disaster preparedness experts.

SAMHSAs Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Large-scale disasters, such as major hurricanes or earthquakes, can have a strong emotional effect even for people not directly affected by the disasters.

People who have depression, anxiety, addiction or PTSD are at greater risk of distress after a traumatic event like a tornado or hurricane.

When life gives you tornados, there is no time to make "tornado-ade".

When we’re faced with a crisis, our bodies and our minds gear up to tackle the challenge.