Extreme Weather
Supporting children, families, and communities when weather crises hit.
Today, more families than ever before are facing extreme weather events, which can be especially challenging for young children.
Sesame is here to provide support — helping families prepare for, respond to, and recover from floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more.
Extreme weather can displace communities, disrupt routines, and jeopardize emotional well-being — so Sesame offers comfort, playful learning, and ways to build resilience and re-establish daily routines.
Whether preparing for the unexpected or recovering from it, children, families, and communities can get through the toughest times, and stay safe, together.
In times of crisis, our resources can help every family find their inner Sesame Street: a comforting smile, a resourceful neighbor, and a reminder that you’re not alone.
Interactive family guides offer simple tips and activities to comfort and support children and keep the whole family safe.
Let’s Get Ready: Emergency Family Guide
Prepare for emergencies as a family.
Here for Each Other: Family Guide
An interactive guide to help families recover from emergencies.
Weathering a Storm Together: Storm on Sesame Street View and Do Family Guide
A family view + do guide to pair with an extra special episode of Sesame Street, Storm on Sesame Street.
1 in 5
One in five Americans have had to evacuate their home because of extreme weather.2
1 Wim Thiery et al., “Intergenerational Inequities in Exposure to Climate Extremes,” Science 374 (2021): 158-160, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abi7339.
2YouGov survey, October 8th, 2024 , https://yougov.com/en-us/daily-results/20241008-d8106-1
