September is National Preparedness Month! With unpredictable weather, it’s important that you and your family are prepared for any disaster that may come your way. We want to make sure that you are not only prepared, but that you have the tools you need to teach your kids or students how they can help their families be prepared as well. You can start with a few simple steps.
National Preparedness Month raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. “A Lasting Legacy” is this year’s theme because the life you’ve built is worth protecting; prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.
Being prepared doesn’t always mean that you’ll know exactly what to do or how to react, but it does give you the tools to think quickly and take action. It is important to teach kids at a young age to be prepared. Don’t let a disaster take your legacy.
There are very practical ways you can be prepared for any disaster. Don’t be caught off guard.
Get your kids involved! Teaching them now may save their life or someone else’s when disaster strikes. Talk about the various severe weather conditions and emergencies they might encounter and how to react to each. Make sure they are involved in conversations about preparedness at home and at school.
It doesn’t matter what age, there is information out there to help kids become aware of how they can be prepared for emergencies. Ready Kids offers games and resources to help all children and even teens know what to do before, during, and after disasters.
A lot of information is available to help you plan for natural disasters. You can look at the free resources linked below and choose the best fit for you.
