Be Prepared Not Scared
Kid-friendly resources to help children recover, reconnect, and develop resilience during tough times before, during, and after disasters.
Books
Our Good Fun for Bad Days book series provides fun activities and important messages about disasters to help kids learn about and cope with all the change swirling around them.
Family Emergency Preparedness
The Family Emergency Preparedness initiative provides resources to support storm preparedness campaigns that are a valuable educational tool for government agencies, schools, businesses, community organizations, and citizens.
Resources
Explore a variety of resources to help support children affected by disasters, from expert insights to practical guides, research, services to assist families, educators, and emergency managers in understanding and addressing childrenโs unique needs during and after disasters.
Creating Calm During Chaos
A Simple Guide for Supporting Children in Disasters
During and after disasters, kids need to feel safe, loved, and supported. Parents and caregivers can help by listening carefully, showing kindness, giving hope, and keeping things calm.
This guide will help you support children in tough times.
Disasters Donโt Wait. Neither Should We.
Stronger than the Storm serves to connect people and organizations that are focused on, or curious about, the following topics:
1. WHAT is the reality for children in a post-event world.
2. WHY it matters that childrenโs needs are addressed.
3. WHAT the real versus ideal currently is.
4. WHEN and WHAT action needs to be taken.
๐ช๏ธ WE HAVE A WINNER! ๐ช๏ธ
The votes are in, the winds have settled, and the champion has been crownedโฆ
๐ Twister Tom is officially our Tornado Baddy! ๐
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and helped make preparedness fun and engaging for kids and families. This is exactly how we turn big, scary weather into learning moments that build confidence, not fear.
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โWhat should Twister Tom do to stay safe and help others during a storm?โ
Stay tunedโฆ more Bad Day Baddies are coming! ๐
#StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared
๐ช๏ธ Tornado Baddy Playoffs Round 2! ๐ช๏ธ
The results are inโฆ and the Tโs have it! ๐
Two twisty favorites are moving on, and now itโs time to decide who spins into the finals.
โจ Round 2 Matchup:
Twister Tom ๐ช๏ธ
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Twirly Whirley ๐
Only ONE can take the win and we need your vote to crown the champion!
๐ Vote in the comments or in our Stories poll
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โWhich tornado sounds stronger Twister Tom or Twirly Whirley?โ
#StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared #KidsEmergencyPrep
๐ช๏ธ Itโs the Tornado Baddy Playoffs Round 1! ๐ช๏ธ
The winds are spinning and the votes are about to fly! ๐ Our Bad Day Baddies Naming Contest continues with the whirling, twirling Tornado Baddy.
โจ Matchups:
Matchup 1: Windy Sydney ๐ฌ๏ธ ๐ Twister Tom ๐ช๏ธ
Matchup 2: Twirly Whirley ๐ ๐ Spinny Sam ๐จ
๐ Vote in the comments or head to our Stories poll to make your pick.
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โIf the Tornado Baddy had a voice, what sound would it make as it spins?โ
#PreparedNotScared #familypreparedness #tornadoseason #tornadopreparedness
๐ We have a WINNER! ๐
After an epic wave of votes, the official name of our Tsunami Bad Day Baddy has been decidedโฆ
โจ Rami Tsunami ๐ โจ
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and helped make preparedness fun and interactive for kids and families. Your voices helped bring Rami to lifeโฆa big, powerful reminder that learning about disasters doesnโt have to be scary.
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โWhat would you do if Rami the Tsunami showed up?โ Use their answers to talk about moving to higher ground, listening to trusted adults, and staying calm and safe.
Stay tuned more Bad Day Baddies are coming later today as we keep building confidence, awareness, and preparedness together.
#StrongerThanTheStorm #TsunamiSafety #FamilyPreparedness
๐ The votes are in, and two wave making finalists have surged to the top!
Rami the Tsunami ๐
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Wavey Davey ๐
Only ONE will become the official name of our Tsunami Bad Day Baddy, and we need YOUR vote to crown the winner!
๐ Cast your vote in the comments or vote in our Stories poll
๐ Share with friends, family, and classrooms every vote helps make preparedness fun and engaging for kids
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โWho sounds stronger Rami the Tsunami or Wavey Davey?โ Let their answer spark a conversation about ocean safety and being prepared.
#StrongerThanTheStorm #BadDayBaddies #TsunamiSafety #KidsPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness
๐ Itโs the Tsunami Baddy Playoffs ๐
The waves are rising, and itโs time to vote! ๐ Our Bad Day Baddies Naming Contest continues with the splashy, surging Tsunami Baddy and weโve got 4 strong name contenders ready to battle it out.
โจ Matchups:
Matchup 1: Wavey Davey ๐ Surge Sam
Matchup 2: Tidal Tyler ๐ Rami the Tsunami
๐ Vote for your favorite in the comments OR head to our Stories poll to cast your vote.
๐ Winners advance to the Championship Round to compete for the official Tsunami Baddy name!
๐ก Parent Tip: Ask your child, โIf the Tsunami Baddy came to town, how would it move?โ Let their imagination guide your vote.
#StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared #KidsPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness
๐ Weโre honored to see Henry and the Hurricane being shared with families in Franklin County.
Franklin County Emergency Services hosted a special book reading at the Franklin County Public Library in Louisburg, bringing disaster preparedness to life for children in a way that feels supported, not scary.
Thank you for helping kids learn how to be calm, prepared, and confident when storms come. ๐
#HenryAndTheHurricane #StrongerThanTheStorm #familypreparedness #CommunityPreparedness
2025 was a year weโll never forget.
We met so many incredible kids, shared Henry and the Hurricane with young readers, and showed up for communities across the country.
โจ 14 events
๐ 6 book readings
๐ค 4 conference booths
โ๏ธ 7 states traveled
๐ฃ๏ธ 4 speaking engagements & training sessions
None of this would be possible without your support. Thank you for helping us support kids to be stronger than the storm.
Help us kick off 2026 strong and support our programs in the new year at strongerthanthestorm.com ๐
#newyearseve #thankyouforyoursupport #endofyearreflection
