The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready.gov website has kid-focused tools and information to help before, during and after a disaster. Kids can create disaster-readiness plans and play interactive games to learn about disaster preparedness and response.

https://www.ready.gov

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network publishes a handout, Parents Tips for Helping School-Age Children After Disasters, that provides parents with common reactions after a disaster, ways to respond to those reactions, and examples of things you can say to your school-age child.

https://www.nctsn.org

Save the Children has Disaster Prep Rally Lesson Books and Resource Guides in English and Spanish, a Reading to Ready book list, and other resources to prepare a family for emergencies.

https://www.savethechildren.org

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has significant resources for parents and caregivers following a disaster event, including resources with graphics, in Spanish, and an ASL videophone. SAMHSA also hosts the Disaster Distress Helpline. Calls and texts to 1-800-985-5990 are immediately answered by trained counselors. Also available: Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

https://www.samhsa.gov/

The Red Cross’ Disaster Relief and Recovery Services includes a vast resource library of tools for children and families, such as Project Pillowcase, Prepare with Pedro activities and challenges, and Recovering Emotionally.

https://www.redcross.org

The Family Emergency Preparedness initiative provides resources to support storm preparedness campaigns that are valuable education tools for government agencies, schools, businesses, community organizations, and citizens.

https://www.familyemergencypreparedness.org/