1.	Ask which chapter members are already involved in disaster preparedness initiatives.
2.	Identify an AAP member to serve as a Chapter Contact for Disaster Preparedness.
3.	Establish a chapter committee on disaster preparedness.
4.	Provide information on relevant courses/trainings to interested chapter members.
5.	Identify disaster preparedness committees, task forces, or initiatives in your state and appoint a chapter member to represent the pediatric perspective and children's needs as needed.
6.	Host a meeting or CME presentation for interested chapter members.
7.	Determine who oversees the state plans for disaster preparedness and pandemic influenza. Identify chapter members who can review these plans for inclusion of children's issues.
8.	Review AAP disaster preparedness resources and customize a handout or publication for chapter members, families, or other key audiences.
9.	Plan to do "just one thing" in September, which is disaster preparedness month.
10.	Refer to the Chapter initiatives for each state/region for other ideas.