It Helps To Know...How to Prepare for Severe Weather
To prepare for severe weather, make a plan with your family and know where to go if there's a storm. Learn about which helpers to turn to during an emergency!
RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CAREGIVERS & EDUCATORS
MAKE A FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN:
Click each image below to download and print. Complete each page with your family to practice emergency preparedness.
"IT HELPS TO KNOW...": A MEET THE HELPERS SKILL-BUILDING STORY FOR CHILDREN
Based on the concept of Social Stories, “It Helps To Know” is an educational story that caregivers and educators can use to help neurodiverse and neurotypical children prepare for complex situations. Click the image below to download and print.
Grown-ups Guide:
- Make a family emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a weather radio.
- Talk about your safety plan so everyone knows where to go and what to do during a storm.
- Help kids build a comfort kit with things like books, games, snacks, and a stuffed animal to feel safe.
- Stay tuned to weather alerts from meteorologists and wait until they say it’s safe to go outside again.
It Helps To Know...How to Call 9-1-1
If you have an emergency, a 911 operator is a a community helpers that will help you. Learn more about the steps involved in calling 9-1-1.
Grown-ups Guide:
- 911 should only be called if you or someone with you is hurt or in danger.
- 911 operators will send fire, police and/or an ambulance to help.
- Children may need to know how to unlock the phone in order to dial 911.
- Children should know their first and last names, caregivers' first and last name, and address.
LEARNING TOOLS: STORIES ABOUT HELPERS
Learn about each helper in both non-fiction and fiction scenarios. Click each image below to download and print.
OTHER FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
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Spanish activities are available upon request. Please email: meetthehelpers@wucf.org
