{"id":7696,"date":"2023-12-04T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=7696"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:54:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T18:54:52","slug":"preparing-kids-for-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/preparing-kids-for-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Kids for Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Disasters often strike quickly and without warning. They are frightening for adults, and can be traumatic for children. Your family may have to leave home and change your daily routine. Be prepared to give your children guidance that will help reduce their fears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Preparedness starts with each one of us taking steps to stay safe before, during, and after disasters or emergencies. By setting aside the time and resources to be prepared at home, you can help keep you family safer \u2013 and help keep emergency responders safer, too! The Red Cross has many resources to help youth and their grown-ups be better prepared at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Talking to Your Children About Disasters<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Talk About Disasters in Advance<\/b><\/h5>\n

Prepare Yourself with Knowledge<\/b><\/p>\n

Find out which disasters are most common where you live, then visit our\u00a0emergency resource library<\/a>\u00a0for specific tips on what to do and discuss. For example, if you live in an earthquake-prone area, your child should be taught to\u00a0DROP, COVER and HOLD ON<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Next, check at your children\u2019s schools, day care, or other locations where they regularly spend time. Find out what their emergency plans are so that you can reinforce them at home.<\/p>\n

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Share What You\u2019ve Learned<\/b><\/p>\n

Talk about emergency preparation with your family so that everyone knows what to do. Discussing ahead of time helps reduce fear, particularly for younger children.<\/p>\n

Involve your entire family in preparation activities, such as\u00a0assembling a survival kit<\/a>. Children can feel reassured knowing there\u2019s a plan in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Guide Your Children During a Disaster<\/b><\/h5>\n

Your Child\u2019s Response May Be Shaped By Yours<\/b><\/p>\n

Feelings of fear are healthy and natural, but in a disaster, your children will be looking to you for clues on how to act:<\/p>\n