Region V for Kids Resource Collection
Region V for Kids (RV4K) strengthens pediatric disaster preparedness by providing training, tools, and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community partners. This page includes a searchable index of all RV4K resources.
Ready Kids: When The Fire Starts
This video teaches children the importance of being prepared for wildfires. It advises trimming trees, clearing debris, creating a 30-foot safety zone around homes, having …
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When the Earth Shakes - Animated Video
This video highlights earthquake preparedness, advising on securing objects, packing emergency kits, establishing communication plans with family and friends, knowing safety procedures like drop, cover, …
Disaster Dodgers: Severe Weather
This video features Ava, Ben, Madison, and Drew teaching kids about severe weather. It describes how to stay safe during floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, …
Ready 2 Help: Disaster Preparedness Card Game
This is a downloadable card game that can be printed and used to teach children disaster preparedness. The game encourages players to work together and …
Prepare with Pedro: Disaster Preparedness Activity Book
2018
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· American Red Cross,
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This activity book explains to children what to do in weather and other emergencies, including floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, extreme cold and heat, earthquakes, and wildfires. …
Burn Prevention, First Aid and Calling 911
This webpage explains how to prevent and treat burns, especially for children, older adults, and people with disabilities. It describes safety tips like keeping pot …
Safe Exercise Best Practices - FEMA
The guide, created by FEMA, offers safe exercise practices for organizations after the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes steps to ensure safety during pre-exercise, conduct, and …
Planning Guidance for Response to Nuclear Detonation (3rd Edition)
This is the third edition of the FEMA guide on planning for nuclear detonations. It covers the effects of nuclear blasts, fallout, sheltering, decontamination, medical …
Post-Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach
2013
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· American Red Cross
This document discusses strategies for post-disaster reunification of children with their families. It covers steps like establishing family communication plans, using technology for tracking and …
Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans
This is a comprehensive guide on developing and maintaining emergency operations plans (EOPs). It covers key aspects such as understanding the planning process, involving stakeholders, …