Motivate

M = Motivate county residents to plan and prepare for        all emergencies

Kid's Corner

• AEMA for Kids (Interactive Games) - http://ema.alabama.gov/Kids/Kids.htm
• FEMA for Kids (More Interactive Games and Learning Tools) - http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
• Download the Red Cross’ Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book at http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/eduinfo/colorbk.pdf
• Helping Young Children Cope With Trauma [PDF]
• Reactions and Guidelines for Children following Trauma/Disaster (distinctions for elementary, middle and high school students are provided) – (Univ of OK Health Sciences Center) http://www.apa.org/practice/ptguidelines.html

FEMA for Parents

• Family Disaster Plans
• FEMA for Parents - http://www.fema.gov/kids/teacher.htm
• Reactions and Guidelines for Children following Trauma/Disaster (distinctions for elementary, middle and high school students are provided) – (Univ of OK Health Sciences Center) http://www.apa.org/practice/ptguidelines.html

Parents: Don’t forget to cover your Disaster Plans with all caregivers (e.g., nanny, babysitter, grandparent, etc) so in your absence, they can properly care for your children and themselves. Also, if you children are home alone, make sure they are well versed in what to do in case of an emergency and your inability to reach them before an event occurs.

Teacher's Spotlight

• School Disaster Plans – Check with your school’s administration for latest version
• FEMA for Teachers - http://www.fema.gov/kids/teacher.htm
• Red Cross for Teachers - http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_503_,00.html
• Reactions and Guidelines for Children following Trauma/Disaster (distinctions for elementary, middle and high school students are provided) – (Univ of OK Health Sciences Center) http://www.apa.org/practice/ptguidelines.html