Teen Prep Kit: Emergency Planning

• 2024

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This video explains how to prepare for emergencies. It describes three steps: assess and plan by identifying hazards and creating emergency kits; reduce risks by making homes safer, like securing heavy items in earthquake zones; and prepare to respond by practicing drills and staying informed about weather updates. The goal is to be ready for any hazard, such as extreme heat or earthquakes, so families can stay safe. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared in advance to minimize negative impacts when emergencies occur.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Natural Disasters; Adolescent; Safety Management; Heat Stress Disorders; Family Health; Risk Assessment; Extreme Heat

Institutions: American Red Cross; Global Disaster Preparedness Center

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