Disaster supplies kit information produced by the national disaster education coalition. Emergency preparedness for kids american red cross. Be ready is a disaster preparedness program for children in primary grades. Metaevaluation of american red cross disaster preparedness evaluations. To help with this important topic, the federal emergency management agency fema and the american red cross have teamed up to introduce the prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book. Learn about the emergency disaster plan in your community. A disaster preparedness activity book staple bound january 1, 2008. Prepare with pedro is a joint product of fema and the american red cross. The activity book provides parents and educators a creative way to teach children how to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Disaster preparedness coloring book this coloring book is designed for adults and children to work together to learn about fire, earthquakes, floods, tornados and other disasters, as well as how to. Disaster preparedness activity book the federal emergency management agency fema and the american red cross have teamed up to introduce the prepare with pedro. Contact the school principals office, child care facility, or responsible. Sep 04, 20 making its inaugural debut this year is mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book, developed by the american red cross and disney to teach kids and families how to prepare for and respond to a wide range of emergencies, all while incorporating games and activities. The american red cross has developed fun activity guides for your group to use to help spread the word about the red cross and its mission.
Most of all, share what you learn with your family. Join the american red cross as well as mickey and friends as they help to prepare young scholars for. Disney and red cross team up for national preparedness month. Prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book fema. The international service department of the american red cross and the global disaster preparedness center gdpc call for consultancy services for. These publications are also available by calling fema at 18004802520, or writing. The red cross is prepared to be ready to help immediately when something happens.
American red cross citizen preparedness corps log in. The american red cross works closely with schools and youthserving organizations to raise awareness of disaster risk and build resiliency among young people. Division and region v office in partnership with the american red cross. Early childhood disasterrelated resources for children. Making its inaugural debut this year is mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book, developed by the american red cross and disney to teach kids and families how to prepare for. While evacuating campus, students of a local university used pillowcases to carry their cherished and basic possessions. Federal emergency management agencys individual and community preparedness. Once again this year the walt disney company is working with the american red cross in an attempt to get the message out about what to do in an emergency.
The book is available to download in spanish and english. The metaevaluation will map out lessons from past american red cross evaluations, by first assessing the quality and reliability of the findings, to then identify common themes and learnings related to the process towards disaster ready communities. Earthquake preparedness from picking safe places in a home to installing strong latches, earthquake preparedness goes a long way when the unpredictable disaster. Contact your local office of emergency management, american red cross chapter or hospital for information. Disaster resources university of illinois extension. Disaster preparedness activity book is a publication created by the federal emergency management agencys individual and community preparedness division and region v office in partnership with the american red cross. Red cross and disney mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book.
After hearing this, american red cross staff developed the concept of using a. The activity book is designed to be both educational and engaging for young children, offering safety advice alongside crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, and more. The red cross emblem and the american red cross name are trademarks of the american national red cross and protected by various national statutes. Disaster preparedness activity book is a publication created by the federal emergency management agencys individual and community preparedness division and region v. Jul 08, 2019 for younger children, the federal emergency management agency fema has collaborated with the american red cross to produce a disaster preparedness activity book, prepare with pedro. Help your children identify which disasters can happen where. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Disney and the american red cross have teamed up to help you prepare for disasters. Thats why the american red cross and fedex are hosting a virtual roundtable on disaster preparedness focused on the special needs of small businesses. Sep 24, 2015 the pillowcase project is a preparedness education program for children in grades 36, which teaches about personal and family preparedness, local hazards and basic coping skills.
Disaster preparedness for teachers american red cross. Disaster preparedness activity book is a publication created by the federal emergency management agency s individual and community preparedness division and. Fema partners with the american red cross on emergency. Join the emergency preparedness activities red cross. Disaster preparedness coloring book american red cross on. The finnish red cross maintains first aid and other emergency preparedness groups all over the country. Worksheets are family disaster plan, american red cross babysitters training handbook, red cross swim instructor work. Research has shown that youth disaster preparedness. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. At home, ask an outofstate friend to be your family checkin contact. Our ageappropriate preparedness materials include engaging activities and easy action steps that your students will find both fun and effective. Help your children identify which disasters can happen. American red cross excellent resource for tips, strategies and checklists to.
The catalogue of youth disaster preparedness education resources was created to assist individuals with locating preparedness resources that are tailored to youth. Join the american red cross as well as mickey and friends as they help to prepare young scholars for natural disasters. School disaster preparedness plan safety tips american. Anyone can join the groups, and there are several forms of activity to choose from.
Prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book. Fema partners with the american red cross on emergency skills. Joseph, discusses the prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book, a joint project of the american red cross and fema. Resources to help schools prepare their community for disasters and emergencies resources to help schools prepare their community for disasters and emergencies schools give children more than an academic education by providing consistent routine, social support, life skills, and even meals.
Fema launches the prepare with pedro disaster preparedness. In addition to the pillowcase project, the red cross worked with disney to develop the mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book, which has been distributed to more than 300,000 youth. Disaster preparedness activity book american red cross page 1. Disaster preparedness activity book is designed to teach young. Displaying all worksheets related to american red cross. This 39page activity book is the result of their joint efforts and is aimed to improve disaster preparedness. Contact the school principals office, child care facility, or responsible adult to. Worksheets are red cross swim instructor work preschoolstarfish, family disaster plan, instructor work kids red cross swim 1, the red cross work a, a disaster preparedness activity book, american red cross abbreviations and arcronyms aaqr rev, hands only cpr, water safety instructor training forms 2018. Washington the federal emergency management agency and the american red cross have teamed up to introduce the prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book. Linda sperber, american red cross volunteer, interacts with children decorating a pillowcase during a disaster preparedness event hosted by the american red cross and the 920th force support squadron, july 14, 2018 at patrick air force base, florida.
Mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book. The holiday season is all about fun for kids, and if theres anything that will put a twinkle in a youngsters eye, its a disaster preparedness activity book from the american red cross and the. Disaster preparedness activity book this activity book is designed to teach young children and their families about how to stay safe during disasters and emergencies. Citizen preparedness corps new york states citizen preparedness corps is a free program delivered state. A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or event is occurring. Reserve citizen airmen partner with american red cross to.
Disney partners with red cross for national emergency. Jul 18, 2018 fema region v regional administrator, james k. Disaster preparedness activity book is designed to teach young children and their families about how to stay safe during disasters and emergencies. Digital activity book that has puzzles, activities, and games related to natural hazards. The american red cross pillowcase project sponsored by disney is a free, interactive preparedness program designed for youth ages 8 to 11. The finnish red cross maintains first aid and other emergency. Disaster preparedness coloring book this coloring book is designed for adults and children to work together to learn about fire, earthquakes, floods, tornados and other disasters, as well as how to protect themselves all while having fun coloring. Disaster preparedness activity book is a publication created by the federal emergency management agency s individual and community preparedness division and region v office in partnership with the american red cross. The federal emergency management agency fema and the american red cross teamed up to introduce the prepare with pedro disaster preparedness activity book, a free coloring and activity book resource for elementary school age youth.
Download disneys preparedness activity book in partnership with the american red cross, disney created mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book, filled with fun, ageappropriate. This booklet and the preparedness materials listed below are online at. Coastal flooding, flash flooding, riverine flooding grades. The idea behind the name pillowcase project is that students are given a pillowcase in which they are encouraged to build their own emergency supplies kit. Red cross and disney help half a million kids and families. Sep 11, 2014 once again this year the walt disney company is working with the american red cross in an attempt to get the message out about what to do in an emergency.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities has been designed to help people who have physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilitiesto prepare for natural disasters and their consequences. After reading brief informational passages about earthquakes, floods, fires, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, safety enthusiasts show what they now through word scrambles. The files listed below deal with varied types of emergency preparedness. Download disneys preparedness activity book in partnership with the american red cross, disney created mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book, filled with fun, ageappropriate games and activities to help children learn about emergencies and hazards and how to prepare for them. This book will guide you through the steps you and your. American red cross, fema, iaem, ibhs, nfpa, nws, usdacsrees, and usgs fema red cross emergency preparedness checklist learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. At home, ask an outofstate friend to be your family checkin. Red cross and disney help kids and families prepare for.
Worksheets are family disaster plan, american red cross babysitters training handbook, red cross swim instructor work preschoolstarfish, american red cross abbreviations and arcronyms aaqr rev, a disaster preparedness activity book, water safety instructors manual, preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens fact. The 920th force support squadron and the american red cross hosted a disaster preparedness event for children up to 6th grade to increase awareness and teach safety during unexpected times of. Mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book description. New york states citizen preparedness corps is a free program delivered statewide by the american red cross in partnership with new york state. Mickey and friends disaster preparedness activity book this educational workbook, targeted to grades 2 4, teaches children and their families what to expect. Developed in the wake of hurricane sandy, the program seeks to improve community resiliency on an individual and household level by teaching citizens valuable life skills on how to prepare for, respond. For younger children, the federal emergency management agency fema has collaborated with the american red cross to produce a disaster preparedness activity book, prepare. Disaster preparedness color book american red cross. This booklet is designed to encourage youth and their families to be better prepared for disasters by offering safety advice alongside crosswords, coloring pages. After a disaster, longdistance telephone lines often remain in service even when local lines are down. Earthquake preparedness from picking safe places in a home to installing strong latches, earthquake preparedness goes a long way when the unpredictable disaster strikes.
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