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10-25-2010
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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Keeping
children and young people safe before,
during and after an emergency requires
the partnership of many: schools, after-school
programs, and any provider of services
to kids. Help this partnership work
well by sharing your preferred emergency
protocols with all people who care
for your children; maybe present a
brief “in-service” if you
will.
Kids can be trained and supported so
that they feel confident and well-informed
about the right thing to do. As a parent,
care provider or other trusted adult,
talk to the others about basic information
to share with the child, such as: knowing
the proper adults to contact, who to
ask for help, and having a back-up place
to go if their primary place is unavailable
due to emergency. Remember: avoid giving
conflicting information, remove fear
and disaster images and be sure the information
is age and culturally appropriate. |
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Tips for Parents & Caregivers |
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- Children
need comforting and frequent reassurance
that they
are safe – make sure they
get it.
- Be
honest and open about the disaster
or crisis, but keep
information age-appropriate. Too
much information at a young age
will overload them and they won’t
remember.
- Encourage
children to express their feelings
through talking, drawing or playing.
Let them know you are always there
for them.
- Try
to maintain your daily routines
as much as possible. Routines give
a feeling of security.
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Preparedness
Websites for Kids of all Ages |
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As
adults we know that the number one way to
calm fears is through education and discussion
of the subject at hand. Below are some websites
for kids of all ages to help educate them
regarding preparedness. We hope you take
the time to share them with your kids or
pass it along to someone you know that would
benefit.
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Graphics
Credits:
Kidsafetyguide.com
Zunal.com
Childrensexpos.com |
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Do
your part for safety awareness by passing this
information along to anyone you can think of
who would benefit.
Have
a great week, and remember…… Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Teaming Up for Emergency Preparedness
Elizabeth Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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