Families

Taking care of your family includes being ready for emergencies. Parents can make sure family members know what to do to get ready for disasters, and what to do when they happen.

Be Ready for a Disaster

• Get a kit, make a plan, stay informed
• Games and more from Ready.gov
• Keep It With You: Personal Medical Information Form
• American Academy of Pediatrics Family Readiness Kit

During and After a Disaster: Info for Parents and Parents-to-be

• Coping With a Disaster
• Effects of disasters on pregnant women
• Emergency evacuations during pregnancy
• Information for pregnant women – specific emergencies

After a Disaster: Tips for Kids

• In Your Home
• When You’re Outside
• Safe Food and Water
• Feelings after a flood