12/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/09/2024 23:23
Preparing the household for disaster is an important activity, but it can be difficult to talk to children about. Talking about and preparing for emergencies and disasters empowers us to know what to do, how to respond, and reduces the fear we may have in the onset. Children can feel reassured knowing that the family is working together to be more prepared. For tools to aid in the discussion and disaster preparation, see the resources highlighted below.
Ready.gov
Ready Kids is an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It has resources specifically tailored for kids and teens. These resources include:
Prepare with Pedro
Pedro is a penguin who speaks English and Spanish, and helps children understand the importance of emergency preparedness, what to expect at an emergency shelter, and more. Pedro travels all over the United Sates to visit his friends and to learn about their local hazards. This resource is available for free download.
The NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) manages Sparky.org, the home of NFPA Kids. Here there are resources for fire safety and education surrounding fire responders. Here are some of the resources available:
Save The Children
Save the Children has a fun song and dance for kids to learn about what preparedness steps to take ahead of an emergency.
Making preparedness fun, and preparing together as a family, can remove some of the anxiety and help to build resilience within the whole family, which strengthens community resilience and aids us in the attainment of the National Preparedness Goals. The City of Santa Rosa thanks you for your participation.