Reducing the Impact of Disasters Through Education
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Children and Youth

Activities and Resources for Children (online coloring books, games, and learning materials):

  • DHS Ready Kids Provides a step-by-step process of creating a kit, making a plan, and knowing the facts. It even allows kids to receive a diploma from Readiness U! In addition, it teaches about disaster preparedness through a cartoon mountain lion family.
    • DHS Activities: Comic Strip, Crossword Puzzle, Interactive Games, Word Search, Song

  • FEMA for Kids Teaches about disasters through games and stories, and becoming Disaster Action Kid. Herman, the crab, teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and prevent damage.
    • FEMA Activities: Jigsaw Puzzle, Kidz Rap, Lightning Secrets, Disaster Math

  • U.S. Fire Administration for Kids Provides learning material on home fire safety, smoke alarms, and escaping from fire. Includes online games that reinforce the material. Children will have the opportunity to earn a Jr. Fire Marshal certificate signed by the Assistant Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration.

For Teachers

  • FEMA Resources for Educators: links for educators to find information and assistance when helping children effected by disasters
  • Guide for teachers: What children may experience, children's response to disaster, implications for teachers, what teachers can do, and additional resources
  • Children and Disasters (EDEN Issue Page) - This page provides links to children-specific resources addressing ways to reduce vulnerability to certain disasters as well as disaster preparedness, responding to and recovering from disasters.

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