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 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.
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.
❄️ A serious winter storm is expected to impact large parts of the country this weekend, bringing the potential for snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.
Preparation makes a real difference especially for families with children.
At StrongerThanTheStorm.com, we provide free, easy to use resources to help kids and caregivers understand:
☁️How to prepare for winter storms
☁️What to include in an emergency kit
☁️How to stay safe during power outages
☁️How to talk to children about severe weather
Our goal is simple…Prepared, not scared.
Now is the perfect time to review your plan and get your family ready.
👉 strongerthanthestorm.com
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This moment means so much to us. 💙
Learning about preparedness through Henry and the Hurricane at Killearn Lakes Elementary School in Tallahassee as part of their Community Helpers day.
When kids see themselves as helpers, neighbors, leaders, and problem solvers, preparedness becomes approachable. These lessons help turn uncertainty into confidence and curiosity.
This is how resilience starts …one child, one classroom, one story at a time.
Learn more at strongerthanthestorm.com
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🌪️ WE HAVE A WINNER! 🌪️
The votes are in, the winds have settled, and the champion has been crowned…
🎉 Twister Tom is officially our Tornado Baddy! 🎉
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.
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “What should Twister Tom do to stay safe and help others during a storm?”
Stay tuned… more Bad Day Baddies are coming! 👀
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🌪️ Tornado Baddy Playoffs Round 2! 🌪️
The results are in… and the T’s have it! 🏈
Two twisty favorites are moving on, and now it’s time to decide who spins into the finals.
✨ Round 2 Matchup:
Twister Tom 🌪️
🆚
Twirly Whirley 🌀
Only ONE can take the win and we need your vote to crown the champion!
👉 Vote in the comments or in our Stories poll
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “Which tornado sounds stronger Twister Tom or Twirly Whirley?”
#StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared #KidsEmergencyPrep
🌪️ It’s the Tornado Baddy Playoffs Round 1! 🌪️
The winds are spinning and the votes are about to fly! 🏈 Our Bad Day Baddies Naming Contest continues with the whirling, twirling Tornado Baddy.
✨ Matchups:
Matchup 1: Windy Sydney 🌬️ 🆚 Twister Tom 🌪️
Matchup 2: Twirly Whirley 🌀 🆚 Spinny Sam 💨
👉 Vote in the comments or head to our Stories poll to make your pick.
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “If the Tornado Baddy had a voice, what sound would it make as it spins?”
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🌊 We have a WINNER! 🌊
After an epic wave of votes, the official name of our Tsunami Bad Day Baddy has been decided…
✨ Rami Tsunami 🌊 ✨
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and helped make preparedness fun and interactive for kids and families. Your voices helped bring Rami to life…a big, powerful reminder that learning about disasters doesn’t have to be scary.
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “What would you do if Rami the Tsunami showed up?” 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
🌊 The votes are in, and two wave making finalists have surged to the top!
Rami the Tsunami 🌊
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Wavey Davey 🌊
Only ONE will become the official name of our Tsunami Bad Day Baddy, and we need YOUR vote to crown the winner!
👉 Cast your vote in the comments or vote in our Stories poll
👉 Share with friends, family, and classrooms every vote helps make preparedness fun and engaging for kids
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “Who sounds stronger Rami the Tsunami or Wavey Davey?” Let their answer spark a conversation about ocean safety and being prepared.
#StrongerThanTheStorm #BadDayBaddies #TsunamiSafety #KidsPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness
🌊 It’s the Tsunami Baddy Playoffs 🌊
The waves are rising, and it’s time to vote! 🏈 Our Bad Day Baddies Naming Contest continues with the splashy, surging Tsunami Baddy and we’ve got 4 strong name contenders ready to battle it out.
✨ Matchups:
Matchup 1: Wavey Davey 🆚 Surge Sam
Matchup 2: Tidal Tyler 🆚 Rami the Tsunami
👉 Vote for your favorite in the comments OR head to our Stories poll to cast your vote.
👉 Winners advance to the Championship Round to compete for the official Tsunami Baddy name!
💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “If the Tsunami Baddy came to town, how would it move?” Let their imagination guide your vote.
#StrongerThanTheStorm #PreparedNotScared #KidsPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness
