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Preparedness

Individual preparedness: 

Build a Kit

Financial Preparedness 

Shelter in Place

52 Weeks of Preparedness 

Citizen Plan portion of Local Emergency Operations Plan 

Youth Preparedness Tips from Ready.gov 

  • Ensure children are included in preparedness conversations
  • Learn the building blocks of preparedness − Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved.
  • Know the emergency plan for your child’s school and childcare facility
  • Practice evacuation plans and other emergency procedures with children on a regular basis
  • Learn different ways to help children cope during and after an emergency
  • Make sure children have emergency contacts memorized or written down in a secure place
  • Teach kids when and how to call important phone numbers like 911

Prepare with Pedro

The American Red Cross has numerous resources online to teach children about preparedness and disaster resilience. From videos to downloadable activity booklets in both English and Spanish, there are many ideas on preparedness games for kids listed on the ARC website.

Partners for Resiliency in Children Resources: 

Missouri Department of Mental Health: Offices of Disaster Services

Resilient Children Resilient Communities toolbox 

Child Life Disaster Relief