September is National Preparedness Month Children are the most vulnerable in emergency situations. That’s why Save the Children encourages everyone to act to better protect kids BEFORE disaster strikes.
- Prep Step #1 = Make ICE cards for kids.
- Prep Step #2 = Make an emergency plan and practice as a family. Here’s a checklist & tips.
- Prep Step #3 = Make an emergency plan and practice as a family.
Did you know:
- Every day, 69 million U.S. children are separated from their families while they are at school or child care.
- After Hurricane Katrina there were more than 5,000 reports of missing children. It took 7 months to reunite the last child with her family.
Save the Children also created a fun song and dance called “The Prep Step” to help kids learn the 3 important prep steps every family should take. Check it out!
Amanda says
Natalie, this is an awesome idea! Thank you so much for posting it. So often we ignore the “what if” scenarios, thinking it’ll never be us. I’ll definitely be better prepared, because of this insightful post! Thanks again for sharing!!!
Brenda Holland says
What a great idea, I like the In Case of Emergency card…because Hailey still doesn’t remember our number….maybe even laminate it hanging on the inside.
Frank Holland says
Be prepared….what a great plan. Maybe even a couple of dollars in a baggie.
Kayla says
Thanks for the reminder! Time to do all the drills for fire, hurricane, etc! Being prepared is so important! Thanks again !
Aimee fauci says
THIS is so important to talk about with kids. I will randomly throw out emergency situation scenarios and see what my kids say.
Lisa Brown says
It is a friendly and useful emergency kit.
Julie Wood says
I really need to have this Emergency kit for my kids. A disaster can happen and my kids need to know what to do. I am getting this kit together right away. Thanks for posting this helpful information.
Natalie says
My family needs to be more prepared for emergencies. It would be nice to create an emergency kit just in case.
Melissa Storms says
I definitely need to get on the ball and get emergency bags together. Thanks for the great tips.
Kyle Reaka says
Such an important thing! We never think that bad things could possibly happen to us…Until they do! Always be prepared, kids!
June S. says
(SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH | #GETREADYGETSAFE) In our crazy and fast paced world today, having one of these prepared backpacks is always a great idea to have-
Edye says
Such a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cynthia R says
How do these causes get these months, seems like every month has 12 things for it now a days. It’s always a good idea to be prepared.
Sherry Compton says
Talk with your kids and plan. Right now Hurricane Matthew is going on. The midwest have tornadoes. Winter snowstorms will be hitting some soon. There are so many things to prepare for. Talk to you kids. I like getting a backpack ready. Being prepared is smart.
Seyma Shabbir says
This is a great kit to put together. I need to do this for my sons.
Jerry Marquardt says
I think that it is never toopp early to practice safety including doing drills. I appreciate your review on such an important matter.