Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters

9/13/2019 (Permalink)

If you are a parent, no doubt your child's safety is of upmost concern to you. You worry about them at school, at their friends house, and when they play outside. 

When it comes to safety, your preparedness has a direct impact on your child. If you are not prepared, your child isn't prepared. So how can you teach your child about preparedness?

Review Your Emergency Plan with Your Children

Have a plan, and be sure your children are aware of it. Help them prepare their own Go Bag, and include their favorite toy or book. If they have medication, be sure that's included too.

Keep your children prepared with this Activity Book, or with these Ready 2 Help cards.

Create a Communication Plan

If your children are teens or pre-teens, teach them how to communicate in case the family isn't all together. Who will they contact? Do they have an emergency back up contact? Include their social media and that of their schools in the communication plan. These allow you to get fast updates.

In case of a disaster, your children can be safe. Teach them to #BeReady and #PrepareNow!