Tornadoes 

Preparing for Tornado Season as a Family

Louie and Elmo get ready for Tornado Season.

Grover Learns How to Stay Safe in a Blackout   

Grover (and his handy friend Flashlight!) talk about how to prepare for a blackout.

Let’s Get Ready: Power Safety

Keep the whole family safe around electricity. 

What to Do in a Tornado for Children | Get In, Get Down, Cover Up  

A printable poster to help families stay safe during a tornado. 

Emergency Preparedness Basics  

Elmo and Louie take some time to get prepared as a family.

Make a Family Emergency Plan

From disaster preparedness checklists to weather disaster basics for kids, you can help your family be prepared for any emergency.

Five Things a Family Emergency Plan Should Have

Consider five ways to prepare for the unexpected.

Let’s Pack an Emergency Kit

Families that prepare together, stay safe together!

I Know Our Address & Phone Number

Help kids practice saying their address and phone number.

Emergency Preparation for Childcare Providers

Prepare for emergencies in a childcare setting.

Here for Each Other: Tornadoes

Comforting children and staying safe after a tornado.

Here For Each Other

You can use children’s questions as a springboard for conversation and comfort.

Offering Comfort in Scary Times

Ways to comfort children through scary times.

Talking to Children About Emergencies

Start a conversation about what happens when the unexpected happens.