Emergency Preparedness 101: Building Resilience in an Uncertain World

Emergencies can happen anytime, and no one is immune to them. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that all members of your family, including children, are prepared to handle any crisis that may come their way. Parents and guardians are responsible for providing children with the essential information to cope with unexpected situations. In an emergency, your child needs to know what to do. From creating a family emergency plan to teaching your child basic first aid skills, proper preparation can save lives. Emergency preparedness can give you peace of mind and better protect your family.

Emergency Preparedness Tips

• Work together with your children to build an emergency kit. The kit should include the basic supplies your family might need for three days in case of an emergency. For children, consider including toys, books, or other items to help pass the time. 
• Teach your children about natural hazards like wildfires, storms, hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes. If your child is aware of the disasters that can strike, there is a better chance they will know what to do when they occur.
• Make a family communications plan. The plan should include a list of contacts, a designated meeting spot, a map, and all the home exits. Discuss the details with your children and encourage them to contribute. Help them learn all the routes (from school, playground, etc.) to the meeting spot and where the home exits are. Children should also carry a printed (or digital) contact list and emergency plan. By texting you, encourage them to let you know they are OK after a disaster. Practice the plan together twice a year.
• Help them cope. Most children may feel confused and traumatized when a disaster strikes. It’s important to stay calm and provide emotional support for your children to prevent them from being affected by psychological distress. Be there for them and talk to them about what they are feeling. Give them just the right amount of information they need about the disaster. Don’t let children watch the disaster coverage on the news, as this can increase their anxiety. If they do, be with them to answer questions.

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