Emergency Preparation & Safety
Hurricane Irene & Recovery
Post-Flood Clean Up - very informational packet from the Red Cross with everything from drying up your home to seeking financial assistance
FEMA - includes state-disaster pages, including federal aid programs for NJ & applying for assistance Flooding clean-up - Washington State Department of Health offers basic tips for cleaning a flooded basement NJ.com - for the latest Hurricane stories & videos including Obama declaring NJ a major disaster area NJ101.5 - with news updates, Irene's aftermath & more Also see below for general resources and hurricane preparation General Tips & Resources
Make an Emergency Kit & a Plan- essentials to have in your kit and tips for making a plan before an emergency prepared by the American Red Cross
American Red Cross - lots of tips & resources for basic first aid to preparing or recovering from a disaster Preparing for your pet - NJ Office of Emergency Management offers tips for including your pets in your emergency plans Fire Prevention & Planning - ParenthoodNJ's resource page specifically for fire prevention, including kid-friendly sites |
Involving Kids in Emergency Prep
Let's Get Ready! - videos, games & downloadable activities offered by Sesame Street to help parents work with their children to prepare for emergency situations
Ready Kids - helps kids in grades 4-5 learn how to prepare for emergencies Natural Disasters
Hurricane Safety Checklist - American Red Cross provides a checklist for supplies to gather, how to prepare your home & family; also tips on other ways to prepare before a Hurricane and returning home after a hurricane or flood
Flood Smart - resources include assessing your flood risks and preparation before a flood Ready America - resource for families on preparing for floods, preparing before a hurricane, fire prevention & prep & more; also there is Ready Kids, an online tool to help parents and teachers educate children in grades 4-5 about emergencies and how they can help get their family prepared |
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