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.
Creating your family’s emergency plan together is a great way to help children remember important details about what to do — and whom to ask for help.
- Together with kids, fill out these pages. You can print them or save and email them to the important people in kids’ lives. Display where kids can see it.
- From time to time, ask kids about the important people and places in your plan. Who could kids call (or ask a grown-up to call) if they can’t reach a parent? Where should they meet in an emergency? Who is their out-of-town emergency contact?
Here for Each Other: Family Guide
An interactive guide to help families recover from emergencies.
What to Do in an Earthquake for Children |Drop, Cover, Hold On
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What to Do in a Tornado for Children | Get In, Get Down, Cover Up
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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.
What to Do in a Fire for Children | Notice... Get Low... and Go!
A printable poster with a 3-step strategy to help the whole family practice fire safety.
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Earthquake Safety for Children
An article about steps your family can take to prepare for an earthquake.