教你的孩子做好应急准备

天气紧急情况可能会吓到你的孩子, but helping them understand what to expect can help reduce the stress.

Carefully go over your family 紧急救援计划 and teach them how to stay safe and be prepared — whatever the disaster.

让你的家人为灾难做好准备

Consider completing the following with your family now so severe weather doesn't catch you off guard.

创建一个应急用品包. 包括三天的水供应, 不易腐烂的食品, 手电筒, 包里有毯子和适合孩子的活动. 红十字会也提供了一个应急物资清单帮助你做好准备.
练习你的 紧急救援计划. 包括两条疏散路线，a 安全的房间 and two different meet-up locations — and see that kids can run through it calmly.
浏览基础知识. 孩子们应该知道怎么打911, 证明自己的身份, 确定他们的位置, reach emergency contacts and get to predetermined safe locations.
做好准备 停电. Discuss what to do during a 停电, such as electrical and food safety.

Review the different natural disasters and how to react in each.

龙卷风: If you are in the path of a tornado, go into a tornado safe place. This is typically the lowest level of the building. Try to stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. If you are outside with no nearby shelter, lie down in a low-lying area and protect your head.
严重雷雨: If you have advanced notice that a severe storm is heading your way, t在这里 are 做更多准备的方法. If a storm is sudden, go indoors if you see lightning or hear thunder. Don't use items that plug into electrical outlets and avoid using running water, 因为水龙头可以导电.
地震: 练习 “蹲下，掩护，坚持住” method, and learn to recognize safe places in each room at home and at school.
飓风: 当你知道飓风即将来临，准备好你的家影响的可能性. During the storm, stay away from glass windows and doors, and be ready to follow 飓风疏散 instructions from emergency officials if necessary.
洪水: 不要进入洪水泛滥的地区. Just six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, and standing floodwater could be contaminated or contain sharp objects.

Teaching kids about emergencies includes knowing how to react after the disaster or situation.

表达的情绪: 孩子们 need to know it is okay to ask questions or talk about what has happened for them to further understand it. Be aware of how you react, as chances are your children will react similarly.
坚持 例行公事: 坚持规律作息，比如就寝时间, 活动, chores and family time can help keep life stable and familiar for you and your children.
适应 改变: Depending on the emergency or disaster, sticking to a routine may not be as easy. By explaining what is happening and keeping your children updated, this may allow them to better adjust and be prepared for any upcoming change.

Spending time on emergency preparedness for kids may help them feel more ready and safer when severe weather is expected. 查看我们的文集其中包括其他保护儿童安全的建议.