I Am a Parent or Family Member: I Want to Prepare My Child for Emergencies and Unexpected Situations

Being prepared for an emergency isn’t about expecting something bad to happen. It’s about helping your child know how to recognize when something is wrong, stay as calm as possible, make good decisions, and get the right help when they need it.

The guides below build from everyday problem-solving and unexpected changes into emergency preparation, getting help, basic first aid, and handling situations they may encounter away from home. They can follow them in order to build these skills gradually, or begin with the situation you most want them to be prepared for.

Follow These Guides in Order:

1. Handling Unexpected Changes to Your Plans

2.What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

3.Knowing Who to Ask for Help

4.Creating an Emergency Contact & Information List

5.Building an Emergency Supply Kit

6.Preparing for Severe Weather

7.Knowing When a Problem Is an Emergency

8.Calling 911 & Explaining the Emergency

9.First Aid Basics: What Everyone Should Know

10.Handling a Minor Emergency at Home

11. What to Do When You Feel Lost or Stranded

12.Staying Safe While Waiting for Transportation

13. What to Do When Transportation Is Delayed or Canceled

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