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Emergency preparedness

Hurricane preparedness is advance planning and supplies that help families reduce danger and maintain children’s care during a storm.

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Preparing children for emergencies

Preparing children for emergencies

Start with calm, age-appropriate communication Children often notice adult fear and uncertainty, even when conversations are not directed at them. Introduce preparedness as a normal family safety activity, similar to learning a home address or practising a fire escape route. Use concrete language: explain that an emergency is a situation in which people may need […]

Teaching children how to call emergency services and give clear information

Teaching children how to call emergency services and give clear information

Start with a calm, simple definition of an emergency Children need a clear definition that they can remember under pressure. Explain that an emergency is a situation in which someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help. Examples include a fire, choking, severe trouble breathing, a serious accident, or a person who is […]

Hurricane preparedness for families with children

Hurricane preparedness for families with children

Begin with a family hurricane plan Start planning well before a tropical storm or hurricane is forecast. Check how your community communicates warnings, including local emergency alerts, weather radio broadcasts, and official evacuation notices. Decide in advance whether your family would evacuate, shelter at home, or stay with relatives or friends outside the affected area. […]