September: National Preparedness Month - Week #4

9/20/2020 (Permalink)

September: National Preparedness Month, Week #4

Week #4 – September 20^th-26^th

Goal: Teach Youth About Preparedness

When you have children in the house, it is very important to make sure they know what to do in an emergency. When you have discussed emergencies and what to do, children are likely to be a little scared of the thought of what could come. One of the best ways to help ease their nerves is to make sure they are educated on what to do, and they know the plans that you have put in place. This also helps avoid them freezing up during an emergency and helps them think more clearly.

This week, make time for each child in your household to work through some activities on www.ready.gov/kids. This program covers all ages, from young kids to teenagers. For young children, there are games they can play to learn and become comfortable. For teenagers, it outlines what they can do to become more prepared and involved with the community.

There are also resources for families on what you can do together, along with what teachers can do to help their students be more prepared at home.

Thank you for following along for this year’s National Preparedness Month!