This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). The project was supported by global, regional and country based experts from Member Agencies of the IASC MHPSS RG, in addition to parents, caregivers, teachers and children in 104 countries. A global survey was distributed …

Stockton, CA—San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will provide free connections to any of the twelve San Joaquin County’s cooling centers on days when temperatures are forecasted to be 100 degrees or hotter and as long as they remain open.  Complimentary trips are available on Local, Hoppers, and Van Go! services for those who need a ride to a cooling center.  …

Operator’s Flex Alert Requests Voluntary Conservation Today – Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Customers Can Be Rewarded for Taking Simple Steps to Save Energy and Protect Grid Reliability OAKLAND, Calif.—With hot temperatures and high energy demand across California, the state’s power grid operator is asking residents statewide to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon and evening when the grid …