Finding a New Normal: Life After a Natural Disaster | Natural Disasters

Social Media Messages

Pair these messages with the graphics below, and share them on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Facebook.

Abby

English: If you’ve been through a natural disaster, opening up to family and friends can help you feel better. Watch Abby’s story and learn more ways to cope at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster

Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, desahogarte con tus familiares y amigos puede ayudarte a sentirte mejor. Mira la historia de Abby y aprende más formas de sobrellevar la situación: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre

Alexis

English: If you’ve been through a natural disaster, it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed. Getting active and doing things you love can help you feel better. Watch Alexis’s story and learn more ways to cope at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster

Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, es totalmente normal que te sientas abrumado. Mantenerte activo y hacer las cosas que te gustan puede ayudarte a sentirte mejor. Mira la historia de Alexis y aprende más formas de sobrellevar la situación: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre

Jaylon

English: If you’ve been through a natural disaster, remember that you’re not alone. Watch Jaylon’s story and learn ways to feel better at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster

Spanish: Si te ha tocado vivir un desastre natural, recuerda que no estás solo. Mira la historia de Jaylon y aprende formas de sentirte mejor: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre

Mariana

English: If you’ve been through a natural disaster, spend time with the people you love — and do what you can to help others. Watch Mariana’s story and learn ways to help at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster

Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, pasa tiempo con las personas que te aman y haz lo que puedas para ayudar a los demás. Mira la historia de Mariana y aprende formas de ayudar: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre

Posters

Help your peers in school or other teens in your community by sharing the posters below. Ask your teachers, school administrators, religious leaders, or others in your community to post these on bulletin boards, in classrooms, or other places where teens might see them.