Activity Kit for Children Helps in Disaster
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Release Date: April 25, 2006
Release Number: 1606-199
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AUSTIN, Texas -- When disaster strikes, you may have to leave your house and sleep somewhere else for a while. It's smart to put together your own Kid's Activity Survival Kit so they will have things to do and share with other kids. These can be stored in a backpack or duffel bag. Just make sure you can carry it easily.
Some suggested items for your Kid's Activity Survival Kit:
- A few of their favorite reading and activity books
- Crayons, pencils or marking pens and plenty of paper
- Scissors and glue
- Two favorite toys such as a doll or action figure
- One or two board games and a deck of cards.
- A puzzle (One with lots of pieces is good it takes a long time to do)
- Small people figures and play vehicles that they can use to play out what is happening during your disaster, such as ambulance, fire truck, helicopter, dump truck, police car, small boats.
- Favorite stuffed animal or puppet
- Favorite blanket or pillow
- Pictures of the family and pet
- A small "keep safe" box with a few treasures that make them feel special, if there's room.
Your pet disaster kit should include:
- Pet food and treats
- Drinkable water in plastic bottles
- Pet water bowl, food dish and can opener for canned food
- Pet medications and medical records in a waterproof container
- Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers so you can move your pets safely and they can't escape (remember they may be scared and may act differently than usual)
- Current photos of your pets in case they get lost
- The name and phone number of your veterinarian
- Pet beds and toys, if there is room
- All your pets should have an identification tag and collar, too
For more information visit the FEMA for Kids web site.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 16-May-2006 09:24:23