Get Ready Kids!
Emergencies and disasters can be scary for adults, but they can also be scary for children. There are ways to help you stay safe before, during, and even after a disaster. Getting kids involved with emergency plans, practicing fire drills, or putting together a family disaster supply kit can help.
Tips to help teach kids emergency preparedness and help them understand what to expect before, during, and after a disaster:
Create an emergency supplies kit. Include a three-day supply of water, nonperishable food, flashlights, blankets and kid-friendly activities.
Practice your emergency plan. Include two evacuation routes, a safe room and two different meet-up locations — and make sure kids can run through it calmly. Practice your emergency plan.
Run through the basics. Kids should know how to call 9-1-1, identify themselves, identify their location, reach emergency contacts and get to predetermined safe locations.Here are some games and tools to help learn about disasters and how to be better prepared. You can even learn how to make your own emergency plan with your family.
Design a coloring book: Smokey for Kids
Create your own story: Smokey the Bear Story Maker
Resources for Parents: Family Readiness Kit
Play games to practice preparing for a disaster: Ready Kids