5 Resources To Help Prepare Your Kids For An Emergency
Last Updated: 19 Sep 2019
Disaster Relief & Emergency Services
When it comes to disasters, having a plan is key. But how do you talk to your kids about earthquakes, fires, and floods without scaring them? Here are 5 fun, colorful ways to teach kids disaster preparedness.
As a parent, how do you prepare your kids for an emergency?
Pro Tip: Make it fun, not scary with any of these colorful, lively resources.
Part of the Disney Digital Books collection, this colorful activity book enlists the help of classic characters to help teach kids how to prepare for and respond to a wide range of emergencies. Developed in part by the American Red Cross, this book can be used online or printed via a free download in both Spanish and English.
If you have kids, you know that interactive learning is the best kind of learning. Thanks to Ready.gov’s online game “Disaster Master,” total disaster preparedness is just eight levels away. Players learn about everything from wildfires to extreme cold by helping five heroes navigate various emergency situations.
Looking for a printable, straightforward, practical approach? The CDC created a disaster preparedness curriculum around an adorable pup named “Ready Wrigley.” Print out coloring pages and checklists, or download the mobile app for an on-the-go experience.
Is “zombie apocalypse” on your disaster preparedness radar? Maybe it should be! The CDC has created a zombie-themed graphic novel that sneakily teaches about everyday emergency prep. The novel (which is suitable for all ages) also includes a handy preparedness checklist!
Keep your disaster preparedness plan classic with Sesame Street’s Emergency Preparedness Toolkit. Through a series of entertaining puppet videos and plenty of print resources available for download, Sesame Street ensures you and your kids are prepared for almost anything.
But what happens if you aren’t prepared?
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Note: More information and tips are also available at Ready.gov, FEMA, and AccuWeather