Family Emergency Kit
Learn what goes into an emergency kit.
- After watching the video together, start building your own emergency kit. This can seem like a big job, but start by having kids help you find useful things that you already have. For example, you might have an extra water bottle (or an empty bottle or carton that can store water). If you don’t have a backpack to collect supplies, use grocery bags or anything that’s easy to carry.
- For the things you don’t have yet, try adding an item or two to your shopping list each week until your kit is finished. Some key items are: water, medications and first aid items, food that won’t go bad (such as canned or dry goods), flashlights, and extra batteries.
- Decide on a place to keep your emergency kit. It should be a place where everyone can find it quickly.
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Louie and Elmo get ready for Tornado Season.
Heatwave Safety with Wes and Elijah
Learn some safety strategies for extra sunny days.
Bert and Ernie’s Blizzard Safety Strategies
Blizzards can be a fun and special time for the whole family... especially when everyone knows how to stay safe.
Responding to Poor Air Quality
Maggie and Abby plan an indoor adventure!
Adjusting to a New Normal
A message of care for those dealing with the long-term effects of an emergency.
You’re Doing Amazing
A message from Sesame Street for caregivers recovering from an emergency.
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Tips on keeping children safe when temperatures rise.
