Stronger than the Storm

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 children’s 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 Don’t Wait. Neither Should We.
Be part of the work happening now to prepare families and communities before the next crisis hits.

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 children’s needs are addressed.

3. WHAT the real versus ideal currently is.

4. WHEN and WHAT action needs to be taken.

💔 Our hearts are heavy as we hold the Central Texas community, especially the campers and families of Camp Mystic, close in our thoughts and prayers.

Stronger Than the Storm was built to help children and families prepare for the unthinkable. In moments like these, we are reminded how fragile safety can feel and how vital it is to stand together in love, support, and preparedness.

To every parent, first responder, and caregiver walking through this storm, you are not alone. We are sending strength and hope from our community to yours. 💙

#PrayForTexas #CampMystic #StrongerThanTheStorm #TexasStrong #EmergencyPreparedness #WeatherSafety #FamiliesFirst #HeroHelpers #StormSupport #CommunityStrong #TogetherWePrepare #DisasterRelief #ChildrenInDisasters #StaySafeTexas #SupportCampMystic #PreparedNotScared

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Happy 4th of July!🇺🇸🎆
Today, we celebrate courage, community, and the power of coming together especially when things get tough.

As our Creative Director & Illustrator Nathan Jarvis says:
“The Hero Helper kids are a great reminder of how we are all stronger when we work together.”

Let’s raise a sparkler to all the everyday heroes,kids and grownups alike, who step up, stay calm, and help each other through the storm. 💙

🌀 Stay safe. Stay prepared. Stay connected.

#StrongerThanTheStorm #HeroHelpers #PreparedNotScared #EmergencyReady #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #DisasterPreparedness #KidsCanHelpToo #HurricaneSeason #FamilyPreparedness #July4th #CommunityStrong #ResilienceStartsYoung #beready

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🌪️ Hurricane season is here
 We’re on a mission to help kids feel safe, supported, and prepared before the storm hits.
 💛 Our books, trainings, and resources make it easier for families to talk through big feelings and build real resilience.
 📚 Learn more and donate to the mission at strongerthanthestorm.com

 #StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared #HurricanePrep #ResilientKids

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In Henry and the Hurricane, storms may be big but understanding them makes them feel a little smaller.

Written by Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of a national rapid response emergency management company, and illustrated by award winning artist and kid expert Nathan Jarvis, this powerful story helps children prepare emotionally and practically for hurricanes.

Through Henry’s journey and with help from his family kids learn:
💡 What a hurricane is
📡 How we know when one is coming
🏠 Where it’s safe to go
💬 And that it’s okay to feel scared

With engaging illustrations, hidden objects, and age appropriate facts woven throughout, Henry and the Hurricane helps children understand storms and navigate big feelings with confidence.

📚 Grab your copy + our activity book at strongerthanthestorm.com

#HenryAndTheHurricane #StrongerThanTheStorm #ChildResilience #BooksThatHelp #PreparedNotScared #HurricaneReadyKids

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