Teaching children how to protect themselves online is a risk-reduction measure. Children who develop strong cyber protection skills carry them into adulthood and the workplace. Remember when you #PrepTheKids You #PrepTheCommunity. Check out NetSmartz www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/re...
Worldwide it is recognized that children who are prepared for risk are resilient! Because when you #PrepTheKids you #PrepTheCommunity. For resources to do just that visit our curated resources on our website and follow us!
Early warnings are not just for adults. If your child has a mobile phone, then they are old enough to learn about early warnings, have them on their phone, know what they mean, and what to do. When you #PrepTheKids you #PrepTheCommunity. For resources, visit npdcoalition.org/resources/ch...
Does your family know what to do when a disaster strikes? Readiness starts at home. Create an emergency plan today:
Establish meeting points
Assign responsibilities
Practice evacuation routes
Create a communication plan
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A reminder that when you #Prep4TheKids you #PrepTheCommunity. Support the planners, responders and volunteers who support children and their preparedness and recovery. @iaem-org.bsky.social @redcrossny.bsky.social @pedspandemic.bsky.social @undrr.bsky.social
There are 15 emergency support functions, each with a distinct role in addressing the needs of children in disasters. Emergency managers ensure those needs are planned. Remember when you #Prep4TheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity!
Every storm is an opportunity to #PrepTheKids because when you #PrepTheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity!
Every sector of the community has a responsibility to ensure children are protected in disaster. When you #PrepTheKids, You #PrepTheCommunity
Sometimes kids know what is best! Engage children in disaster readiness and they will pass it on! #PrepTheKids and you #PrepTheCommunity. #USGS_Quakes
No Silos. Connect. Learn and Share. Everyone welcome. #PrepTheKids and You #PrepTheCommunity npdcoalition.org
Extreme heat impacting significant portions of the US? What you and your kids need to know about "cooling centers". When you #PrepTheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity. Here is a list of #CoolingCenters by state from our colleagues at the National Center for Healthy Housing
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When it comes to disaster preparedness and children, it is essential to start early enough. Teach children what they need to know if they are ever separated from parents or caregivers. When you #PrepTheKids you #PrepTheCommunity.
How to explain a cooling center to your children. When you #PrepTheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity
If you need help getting started you will find free online curated and just in time materials from experts in the field. Reshare and pass it forward npdcoalition.org When you #PrepTheKids you #PrepTheCommunity.
In 2025, the @funds4disaster notes 461 reported tornadoes, including 59 rated EF-2 or higher, indicating a highly active season. So far, tornado activity in the US is at an all-time high. It is more important than ever to #PrepTheKids. When you #PrepTheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity.
Preparedness is a family affair. You can find great earthquake resources to #PrepTheKids and #PrepTheCommunity from Earthquake Country Alliance at www.earthquakecountry.org
Preparedness for all sorts of weather emergencies is in the air across the US. When you #PrepTheKids, remember you #PrepTheCommunity!
As 2024 ends, it is the perfect time to reflect and make 2025 #PrepTheKids New Year's Resolutions because when you #PrepTheKids, You #PrepTheCommunity.
Severe snow weather is on the way. What to know about children and blizzards. When you #PrepTheKids, you #PrepTheCommunity
