Preparing for the Stress of Disasters and Mass Emergencies - Federal Emergency Responders

Employees Action to Reduce and Manage Stress

7. References

The material in this guide was developed and adapted from the following resources:

Regehr, C., & Bober, T. (2005). In the line of fire: Trauma in the emergency services. Oxford University Press, New York, NY: US.

Ritchie, E. C. Watson, P.J. and Friedman, M. J. (2006) Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters: Strategies for Mental Health Practice. The Guilford Press, New York, USA,

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (May 2005) Surviving Field Stress for Emergency Responders Reference Manual Edition 1.0

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland. Fact Sheets

Additional Recommended Resources

Federal employees have access to a number of programs and resources that may be helpful in the days and weeks following a traumatic workplace event.

Health Canada' s Workplace Health and Public Safety Program/Employee Assistance Services (EAS) can be an excellent source of information and guidance.

Preparing for and Responding to Workplace Trauma: A Manager's Handbook 2004 Employee Assistance Services (EAS) Bureau with Treasury Board Funding

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Disaster Mental Health Resources

Health Canada Crisis/Emergency Communications Guidelines Communications, Marketing and Consultation Branch Crisis Communications Unit, September 2003

Psychological First Aid

Public Health Agency of Canada, Office of Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Training

Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for Canadians

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) is responsible for developing and implementing federal policies for emergency management. The all-hazards and multidisciplinary approach creates a unified, federal system for managing emergencies of a national magnitude. The site includes SafeCanada.ca is your one-stop shop for safety and security information and services in Canada including emergencies and disasters related material