Preparedness For Kids
There are many ways to help your kids prepare for an emergency. It is important that everybody prepares for emergencies and disasters. Knowing what to expect and getting ready can make them a little less scary.
Ready.gov/kids is a great website to use for games and learning exercises for kids and teens. Involve your children in the planning process. You can use the resources below to incorporate some fun into the process.
Back To School Tips
- Create an Out of Area Contact
Card for your child to keep in their
backpack.
- Make sure your child has an extra
bottle of water in their bag.
- Determine a meeting location for
your family in case of a disaster.
Somewhere near your child's
school.
- Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold with your children.
- Practice walking or biking to school with them, remind them to use a sidewalk if it is available
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Click on the links below to have fun, learn, and prepare for disasters.
