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Natural Disasters: Planning & Recovery: Children

This guide collects resources on different types of natural disasters, how to prepare for and recover from a natural disaster, how to volunteer to assist those affected by a natural disaster, and resources local to the state of Illinois.

General Preparedness Information for Children

Prepare - Children and Young Adults
From the American Red Cross
Early Childhood Disaster-Related Resources
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Make a Family Disaster Plan
This fillable form is specifically designed to help create a family disaster plan.

Teaching Kids about Natural Diasters

Ready.gov For Kids
From FEMA
USGS Education
Resources categorized by grade level
Weather Safety Content for Kids and Teens
From the National Weather Service

Emergency Preparedness for Kids

Episode of "That's So New York" that shows New York City's Office of Emergency management program to teach children about emergency preparedness

Schools and Disasters

Ready Rating
"Program that helps businesses, schools, and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies"
Before, During and After School Emergencies
From the CDC, this resource talks about how schools can get involved in community disaster planning, as well as some basic instruction on how to plan for in-school emergencies.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS)
from the U.S. Department of Education