{"id":27138,"date":"2024-10-23T16:54:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T21:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/?p=27138"},"modified":"2024-10-23T16:55:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T21:55:01","slug":"when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/","title":{"rendered":"When Disaster Strikes: Supporting Students\u2019 Mental Health in Extreme Weather Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#five-ways-disasters-affect-emotional-well-being\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Five ways disasters affect emotional well-being<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#1-immediate-emotional-impact\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Immediate emotional impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#2-disruption-of-routine-and-structure\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2. Disruption of routine and structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#3-disconnection-and-increased-isolation\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Disconnection and increased isolation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#4-difficulty-accessing-support-resources\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Difficulty accessing support resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#5-long-term-psychological-effects\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Long-term psychological effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#calm-before-the-storm-preparing-mentally-and-emotionally\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Calm before the storm: Preparing mentally and emotionally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#during-disaster-managing-mental-health-in-real-time\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">During disaster: Managing mental health in real-time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/when-disaster-strikes-supporting-students-mental-health-in-extreme-weather-events\/#after-the-storm-resilience-in-recovery\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">After the storm: Resilience in recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27138\" class=\"elementor elementor-27138\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a9cd83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4a9cd83\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb35125 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bb35125\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bee120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bee120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Natural disasters are realities that can disrupt the communities they affect, including college campuses.<\/p><p>Take the recent hurricanes, Milton and Helene, for example. Many colleges across Florida closed in preparation for and in response to Hurricane Milton, and colleges in Western North Carolina \u2013 an area devastated by Hurricane Helene \u2013 were still closed weeks after the storm caused historic flooding.<\/p><p>The ramifications of a significant weather event span from physical to emotional, which has undoubtedly played out in an already busy storm season this fall.<\/p><p>While there are many critically important measures to consider and take when preparing for and responding to natural disasters, the mental health of the campus community should be one of them.<\/p><p>For students away from home, friends, and family who have limited resources and are already struggling to manage the pressures of academic responsibilities, social connections, and personal growth, the unpredictability of a natural disaster can heighten feelings of anxiety, fear, and helplessness. By proactively addressing mental health before disaster strikes, students can build resilience, stay grounded during a crisis, and more effectively recover in the aftermath.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"five-ways-disasters-affect-emotional-well-being\"><\/span>Five ways disasters affect emotional well-being<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9c726e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d9c726e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f0470a ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8f0470a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d4865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0d4865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-immediate-emotional-impact\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1. Immediate emotional impact\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a418fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5a418fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cf9332 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8cf9332\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d944179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d944179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Natural disasters can evoke intense fear, anxiety, and helplessness. Students may feel overwhelmed, unsure of their safety, and disconnected from support systems, which can trigger or exacerbate mental health conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-169ee7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"169ee7f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-858d1bb ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"858d1bb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c880e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5c880e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-disruption-of-routine-and-structure\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2. Disruption of routine and structure<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf92ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbf92ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students thrive on routine, and natural disasters can severely disrupt their academic, social, and personal lives. The loss of structure \u2013 such as canceled classes, disrupted living arrangements, and uncertainty about the future \u2013 can contribute to heightened stress and disrupt their sense of normalcy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344fc04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"344fc04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-disconnection-and-increased-isolation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. Disconnection and increased isolation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca45619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca45619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Natural disasters can lead to isolation due to physical displacement, loss of communication, or breakdown of social connections. This disconnection can intensify feelings of loneliness, making it harder for students to access their usual support systems and mental health resources. This can be incredibly <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/new-data-emphasizes-the-correlation-between-loneliness-and-student-mental-health\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">disruptive for a generation<\/a> already in the throes of a loneliness epidemic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d48a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97d48a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-difficulty-accessing-support-resources\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">4. Difficulty accessing support resources\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6d1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c6d1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Access to on-campus counseling services or other mental health support may be limited during a natural disaster, especially if students have been displaced or forced to evacuate from their homes. Students may face challenges getting the help they need when they are most vulnerable, underscoring the importance of remote and virtual telehealth support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fadeff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fadeff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-long-term-psychological-effects\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Long-term psychological effects\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d12c8f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d12c8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even after the danger has passed, the long-term mental health challenges persist. The psychological recovery process may take time, and students should be encouraged to seek ongoing support to build resilience, whether through therapy, peer support, or self-care strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b71bf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b71bf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cMental health support in the aftermath of a natural disaster is crucial,\u201d said Dr. Lee Carter, assistant vice president for Student Wellness and Health Equity at Coastal Carolina University.<\/p><p>Preparing for this type of emergency is essential for schools geographically located in at-risk areas for major storms and destruction, like Coastal Carolina University. 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id=\"calm-before-the-storm-preparing-mentally-and-emotionally\"><\/span>Calm before the storm: Preparing mentally and emotionally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>It is common for students to experience mental health challenges even before a natural disaster occurs. Anticipation, fear, and uncertainty can all impact a person\u2019s mental and emotional health. These emotions heighten for those with pre-existing anxiety or who feel or experience a lack of preparedness.<\/p><p>Addressing mental health beforehand equips students with coping strategies to manage their fear and anxiety. By building effective coping strategies, students will develop resilience, making them more capable of handling the emotional strain of a disaster. Creating an emotional preparedness checklist can help, including knowing the support resources available and identifying safe spaces (both physical and emotional) to turn to in a disaster.<\/p><p>It is also important to establish social and community support. Students should be encouraged to reach out to friends, family, or mental health professionals before disaster strikes and do their best to stay informed and connected to campus resources.<\/p><p>One of the major natural disasters that threatens Coastal Carolina University is hurricanes. Due to its coastal location in South Carolina, the school has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastal.edu\/hurricane\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">emergency management team<\/a> that monitors models and the National Hurricane Center\u2019s forecast. They pay particularly close attention during hurricane season: June 1 through November 30.<\/p><p>Carter knows this team is essential and effective for their campus. She credits its proactive communication for helping keep the campus community informed and safe in times of weather uncertainty, especially for those students who are not native to the coast and familiar with hurricane season preparedness.<\/p><p>\u201cThe trust and credibility they have built has enabled our community to respond to students and the anxiety they might have related to experiencing something they haven\u2019t before and far from home, to boot,\u201d said Carter.<\/p><p>Given the importance of supporting student mental health during natural disasters, the university operates a mental health first aid training program led by the school\u2019s CAPS director.<\/p><p>\u201cThis is growing the number of folks in our community who can mobilize mental health response in the event of a natural disaster,\u201d Carter said.<\/p><p>Carter said evacuation orders are the biggest challenge in supporting student mental health during natural disasters.<\/p><p>\u201cIf a hurricane is predicted and the governor orders an evacuation, our students are spread across the state and even the country,\u201d she said. \u201cEspecially for our out-of-state students, we want them to have access to licensed mental health providers wherever they are.\u201d<\/p><p>One way Coastal Carolina has worked to solve this issue is by <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/testimonials\/?wchannelid=pboyfi30k2&amp;wmediaid=a99qxr6mzd\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">partnering with TimelyCare<\/a>.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"during-disaster-managing-mental-health-in-real-time\"><\/span>During disaster: Managing mental health in real-time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Feeling fear, panic, and helplessness in the middle of a natural disaster is natural. It is helpful to normalize these emotions and teach students how to manage them in the moment by practicing mindfulness, for example. Other coping techniques include breathing exercises, mental distractions, and, if possible, staying connected.<\/p><p>Personal disaster response looks different for everyone and can vary widely, depending on the intensity and circumstance of each situation. If possible, maintaining some routine, regular meals, and sleep can help provide stability amidst the chaos.<\/p><p>Feelings of overwhelm are also expected and normal. Limiting social media consumption and utilizing campus or community emergency resources can help, as well as checking in with friends and maintaining communication to avoid isolation.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"after-the-storm-resilience-in-recovery\"><\/span>After the storm: Resilience in recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10153020\/#sec3\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">2023 research study<\/a>, the most common mental health illnesses associated with catastrophic disasters were anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).<\/p><p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preventionweb.net\/news\/repeated-exposure-major-disasters-has-long-term-mental-health-impacts\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">one study<\/a> found that residents who experienced two or more hazardous events, like hurricanes and flooding, in the past five years had a reduction in mental health scores.<\/p><p>Without proper care, these issues can affect students\u2019 ability to be well and thrive, both academically and personally.<\/p><p>Depending on the situation, it may be a while before things get back to \u201cnormal;\u201d however, it is essential to begin the healing process as soon as possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usforacle.com\/2024\/10\/22\/usf-experts-say-students-need-mental-health-support-post-milton\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Providing access to mental health services<\/a> helps students process their experiences, rebuild routines, and regain a sense of normalcy.<\/p><p>\u201cResuming classes in whatever form is appropriate if there has been an interruption, and students attending those classes, can help in this,\u201d said Carter. \u201cStudents need to feel supported and engaged in caring for themselves so that they can regain normalcy at a pace that works for them.\u201d<\/p><p>Carter credits access to telehealth with helping students know that resources are available to them no matter what might be happening on campus. She also notes how a partnership with TimelyCare allows students who rely on telehealth for certain prescriptions and medication management to know they can receive continued services regardless of potential campus closures.<\/p><p>\u201cFor students who engage in peer support communities, [TimelyCare] helps them share their feelings with others around what is happening on campus. It also helps all of our students maintain practices of self-care, whether it be meditation or health coaching,\u201d Carter said.<\/p><p>Another great way students can build resilience after a natural disaster is to volunteer and give back to the community. Engaging in community service helps students regain a sense of purpose and control during uncertainty and disruption. Helping others can foster social connections and rebuild a sense of community \u2013 an experience with lasting emotional benefits that can reduce feelings of helplessness and create a positive outlet for processing their trauma and stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-906eeae elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"906eeae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ffe7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35ffe7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want to learn more about how virtual care can be part of your school\u2019s emergency preparedness plan to support student health and well-being? <strong>Let\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/lets-talk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">start the conversation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural disasters are realities that can disrupt the communities they affect, including college campuses. Take the recent hurricanes, Milton and Helene, for example. 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