Emergencies
Resources to help you support your child during emergencies and difficult situations, with simple guidance for what to do, what to say, and how to help children feel safe and secure.
Still Dancing
A storybook to help children cope with losing something they loved.
What to Do in an Earthquake for Children |Drop, Cover, Hold On
A safety poster to help children learn how to stay safe in an earthquake.
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.
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.
Grover Learns How to Stay Safe in a Blackout
Grover (and his handy friend Flashlight!) talk about how to prepare for a blackout.
Emergency Preparedness Basics
Elmo and Louie take some time to get prepared as a family.
Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
Elijah and Wes work together to prepare for a hurricane.
Preparing for Wildfires
Maggie and Abby learn about and prepare for wildfire season.
Preparing for Tornado Season as a Family
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.
How to Keep Children Cool in a Heat Wave
Tips on keeping children safe when temperatures rise.
Ideas for Poor Air Quality Days
An article with tips on how to prepare for poor air quality days.
Earthquake Safety for Children
An article about steps your family can take to prepare for an earthquake.
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.
Extreme Weather Screening Guide
Make the most out of Sesame Street extreme weather content by hosting a screening event.
Emergencies Subtopics
Resources to help you support your child during weather emergencies.
Blizzards
Snowstorms can feel big, but there’s so much you can do together to stay warm, safe, and calm.
Earthquakes
Earthquakes can feel scary, but there’s so much you can do together to get ready, stay safe, and feel calm.
Extreme Heat
Hot days can be tough on little ones, but there’s so much you can do together to stay cool and safe.
Flooding
Floods can feel scary, but there’s so much you can do together to get ready, stay safe, and recover. Read through our Flood Safety resources for emergency preparedness.
Hurricanes
Big storms can feel scary, but there’s so much you can do together to get ready, stay safe, and feel calm.
Tornadoes
Tornado warnings can feel scary, but there’s so much you can do together to get ready and feel safe.
Wildfires and Air Quality
Fires can feel scary, but there’s so much you can do together to get ready, stay safe, and cope.
Children need to know that you can work together, stay safe, and be prepared in an emergency.
Family Emergency Kit
Learn what goes into an emergency kit.
Let’s Pack an Emergency Kit
Families that prepare together, stay safe together!
Knowing First & Last Names
Help kids remember their caregivers’ first and last names.
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.
Comfy-Cozy Blanket
After an emergency, a little comfort goes a long way… and a simple blanket can become a great tool to help children feel safe, soothed, and loved.
In an emergency, families can support and comfort one another. Here are some simple strategies and resources to help.
Let’s Get Ready: Emergency Family Guide
Prepare for emergencies as a family.
Five Easy Ways to Get Emergency-Ready
Consider five ways to prepare for the unexpected.
Talking to Children About Emergencies
Start a conversation about what happens when the unexpected happens.
Here for Each Other: Family Guide
An interactive guide to help families recover from emergencies.
Explore these resources with simple tips and activities to comfort and support children… and keep the whole family safe.
Furry Fuzzy Hugs
In the face of anxiety or chaos, hugs offer a sense of security and safety.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Offering Comfort in Scary Times
Ways to comfort children through scary times.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
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Still Dancing
A storybook to help children cope with losing something they loved.
Earthquake Safety for Children
An article about steps your family can take to prepare for an earthquake.
What to Do in an Earthquake for Children |Drop, Cover, Hold On
A safety poster to help children learn how to stay safe in an earthquake.
Here for Each Other: Family Guide
An interactive guide to help families recover from emergencies.
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.
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.
Extreme Weather Screening Guide
Make the most out of Sesame Street extreme weather content by hosting a screening event.
Grover Learns How to Stay Safe in a Blackout
Grover (and his handy friend Flashlight!) talk about how to prepare for a blackout.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
Building Resilience in Children and Families
Give children tools and coping skills to overcome both little and big challenges to help them learn and grow.
Calming Strategies
Little ones need lots of help from caring adults to grow and thrive. We offer calming strategies on comforting and providing nurturing touch, all of which are required for healthy brain development!
Children’s Feelings
When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.
