Let’s Pack an Emergency Kit
- Print this page and ask kids to help you find items for an emergency kit. Start with whatever you have, like an extra water bottle (or an empty bottle or carton that can store water). If you don’t have a backpack to collect supplies, you can use grocery bags or anything that is 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.
- With kids, decide on a place to keep the emergency kit. It should be a place where everyone can find it quickly.
Making an Emergency Kit & Plan
A set of printables to help families prepare for emergencies.
Self-Care: During & After a Crisis
When we care for ourselves, we’re better able comfort and protect children.
Support After a Hurricane
In the most challenging times, there's still a lot you can do to comfort and protect children.
Offering Comfort in Stressful Times
Ways to comfort children through scary times.
A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street
Just like Big Bird’s friends help him rebuild his nest after a hurricane, you can help rebuild your child’s sense of safety and security.
Here For Each Other
You can use children’s questions as a springboard for conversation and comfort.
Handling Emergencies with Andrew Roszak
An interview with Andrew Roszak from Child Care Aware.
