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Return to Camp
The conversation continues from Season 2 with Mikey Latner, founder and Executive Director of Project:Camp. In “Return to Camp,” Mikey discusses the organization’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in North Carolina. The pop-up camps established after the storms supported local children’s mental health by providing safe spaces to process emotions during recovery efforts with the collaboration of local organizations and volunteers.
A former camp director with two decades of camp experience under his belt, Mikey founded Project: Camp with the idea that camp and childcare professionals have critical skills to offer in times of emergency. In developing our pop-up camp model, Mikey strives to use the structure of camp as a vehicle to bring joy, safety, and peace of mind to children and parents impacted by natural disasters. He hopes this work leads to a seismic shift in the disaster response ecosystem, creating a more holistic, trauma-informed, and community-driven model that prioritizes the needs of families during emergencies.
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By Pediatric Pandemic NetworkThe conversation continues from Season 2 with Mikey Latner, founder and Executive Director of Project:Camp. In “Return to Camp,” Mikey discusses the organization’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in North Carolina. The pop-up camps established after the storms supported local children’s mental health by providing safe spaces to process emotions during recovery efforts with the collaboration of local organizations and volunteers.
A former camp director with two decades of camp experience under his belt, Mikey founded Project: Camp with the idea that camp and childcare professionals have critical skills to offer in times of emergency. In developing our pop-up camp model, Mikey strives to use the structure of camp as a vehicle to bring joy, safety, and peace of mind to children and parents impacted by natural disasters. He hopes this work leads to a seismic shift in the disaster response ecosystem, creating a more holistic, trauma-informed, and community-driven model that prioritizes the needs of families during emergencies.
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This guide supports hurricane readiness by breaking down core disaster response concepts (preparedness, surge capacity, triage, crisis standards of care, reunification, and ICS) that hospitals and communities rely on before, during, and after major storms.
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EMS providers play a vital role in natural and manmade disaster response, from hurricanes and floods to nuclear incidents. North Carolina ranks among the most impacted states, with frequent severe weather and three active nuclear reactors posing additional risk. This course prepares EMS professionals to respond quickly, safely, and effectively during large-scale emergencies—enhancing readiness, coordination, and public safety. Strengthen your disaster response skills and be ready to serve your community when it matters most.