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Hey Kids, are you Too Prepared to be Scared?prepared kids graphic

Here's where you can learn how to stay safe during floods, lightning storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and when it's extremely hot outside. You can even learn how to make sure your pets stay safe during a disaster.

Explore the  games and stories here to beome a Prepared Kid!

Download your own Kid's Activity kit. And when you've finished reading the kit and have completed the puzzles, come back and downloard your "I'm a Prepared Kid" certificate.

Be the Master of Disasters!
Click on a picture below to learn how you can be prepared for weather disasters
FLOODS LIGHTNING EXTREME HEAT
TORNADOES HURRICANES PET SAFETY
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More ways to be prepared

Here are some more games to help you learn more about how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters.

Fire Escape challenge By taking this challenge, you and your family can prepare and practice what to do in case there is a fire in your home.

Ready Kids comic Take a peek at the latest comic strip.
Requires Flash player

Pack It Up. This fun game will help you remember what your family should pack in your emergency supply kit.
Requires Flash player

Hidden Treasures Explore the Mountain Lions' home and click to identify objects that would aid "family communication" in an emergency.
Requires Flash player

Additional Information

An emergency water shortage can be caused by prolonged drought, poor water supply management, or contamination of a surface water supply source or aquifer.