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Holiday & Travel Safety Social Media Toolkit

How to Use this Toolkit

The Holiday Preparedness Social Media toolkit contains holiday safety and preparedness you can share on your social media channels. You can either copy these messages directly or customize them to reach your audience.

What You Should Know about the Holidays

  • Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.
  • Keep candles away from flammable materials.
  • Keep an eye on food when cooking.
  • Turn off holiday lights at night.
  • Keep your tree watered, don’t let your holiday tree dry out.
  • Shop securely online over the holidays.

Hashtags & Emojis

  • #HolidaySafety
  • #GetReady
  • #SafeTravels
  • #PrepareAthon if you are conducting a preparedness exercise, tabletop discussion, or sharing a preparedness-in-action moment.
  • Feel free to add some fun emoji’s (the little pictures on your mobile phone keyboard) to your social messages.

Graphics & Promotional Content

For more engaging content attach graphics to social media posts.  Below are collections of holiday safety related graphics that you can share with the below text.

Twitter Content

Traveling

  • Talk with family about who to call, where to meet, & what to pack for an emergency this holiday season. #SafeTravels
  • If you’re traveling by plane for the holidays, review @TSA's security screening tips: http://go.usa.gov/cjxp5 #SafeTravels
  • If you’re packing for a flight, consider a small emergency kit: flashlight, batteries, & spare USB power bank. Wishing you #SafeTravels.
  • Traveling for #Thanksgiving? Pack an emergency kit for each person in your car: http://go.usa.gov/sUPP #SafeTravels [attach graphic]
  • Travel plans this holiday season? Prepare your car for winter weather before hitting the road: http://bit.ly/1XQ0s0J #SafeTravels
  • On the road this winter? Fill out an emergency comm plan card & let your ICE contact know your plan: http://1.usa.gov/1LPuV9o #SafeTravels
  • Are you going home for the holidays? Take care when traveling by car during #WinterWx: http://1.usa.gov/1zfRvDj  #SafeTravels
  • Are you taking your pets with you for the holidays? Add a few emergency items for your pets: www.ready.gov/pets #SafeTravels
  • For #SafeTravels with family over the holidays, remember to include emergency items for kids when you pack: www.ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit 

Cooking Safety

  • Keep an eye on what you fry! Most cooking fires start when frying food. #Thanksgiving #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Be a safe cook this #Thanksgiving: wear short sleeves or roll them up so they don’t catch on fire. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Watch what you heat! Most house fires start in the kitchen. #HolidaySafety

Decorations

  • Check the water and unplug lights on your #Christmas tree before you go to bed. #HolidaySafety http://youtu.be/RNjO3wZDVlA
  • Keep your #Christmas tree 3ft. away from heat sources. #HolidaySafety
  • That tree looks great at night, but don’t forget to unplug the lights to prevent a fire! http://1.usa.gov/1tX8gRk #HolidaySafety
  • Mark your calendar: Take out your tree after #Christmas or when it is dry.  #HolidaySafety
  • Consider using flameless candles during #Kwanzaa or #Hanukkah celebrations. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Keep candles 12 inches away from anything that burns. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Hanging holiday lights can be a fun family activity. Stay safe by avoiding potential fire dangers. http://1.usa.gov/1FHGV7T #HolidaySafety

Communication

  • Happy #Thanksgiving! Today, talk to your family about where to meet during an emergency. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • While family is together celebrating the holidays decide on a family emergency meeting spot. #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Give the gift of communication this holiday with Family Emergency Communication Plan wallet cards: http://1.usa.gov/1LPuV9o #HolidaySafety

General

  • New tablet or smartphone? Download preparedness apps: http://m.fema.gov #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]
  • Connect with care. Do your online shopping at home, and make sure your home wireless network is protected. #BlackFriday #HolidaySafety
  • Be cautious online. During the holidays, scammers may send fake emails that are too good to be true. Don't click on links! #HolidaySafety
  • Set strong passwords and change your password often. Do not set passwords that will be easy for cyber criminals to guess. #BlackFriday
  • Too good to be true?  It probably is.  Shop online through trusted retailers to avoid getting scammed. #CyberMonday 
  • Buying #LastMinuteGifts? Grab a flashlight and batteries to start an emergency supply kit: www.ready.gov/kit  #HolidaySafety
  • Winter weather headed your way this holiday? Prepare now with this animated video: http://bit.ly/1t0tQzK #PrepareAthon #HolidaySafety
  • Give the gift of preparedness this holiday. Check out @FEMA’s suggested gift list: http://1.usa.gov/1Amu9fe #HolidaySafety
  • Safety is the gift that keeps giving! Check out @NFPA’s gift to you: http://bit.ly/12X76eX #HolidaySafety
  • Most holiday home fires can be prevented. Take simple steps to protect your property: http://bit.ly/12X76eX #HolidaySafety
  • Be fire smart as you deck the halls this season! http://1.usa.gov/1FHGV7T #HolidaySafety
  • Ring in the new year safely by following these tips:  http://bit.ly/1gReM3I #HolidaySafety

Facebook Content

  • If you’re flying somewhere for the holidays, take a moment and ensure #SafeTravels with these tips:

  • If you’re going to be on the road with your animal companions for the holidays, make sure that your car or travel emergency kit includes items for your pet like water and food. Something familiar such as a toy or comforting like a blanket can also help alleviate stress.For a complete list of pet preparedness item visit: www.ready.gov/pets #SafeTravels

  • The holidays are a great time to share preparedness information with family and friends. The Family Emergency Communication Plan from America’s PrepareAthon! is a valuable resource especially during the busy holiday travel season. Download and complete the plan today! Handy wallet cards are also available so you can keep emergency contact information in your pocket. http://1.usa.gov/1LPuV9o #HolidaySafety
  • Thanksgiving cooking safety tip: keep an eye on what you fry! Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food. For more cooking safety tips visit: www.usfa.fema.gov/winter  #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Did you decorate your Christmas tree over the weekend? Don't forget to check the water level and unplug the lights every night before you go to bed. Watch what happens to a tree that is watered regularly and not: http://youtu.be/RNjO3wZDVlA #HolidaySafety  
  • Traveling by car over the holidays? Don't forget to pack an emergency supply kit for each passenger in your car. Kit tips: www.ready.gov/car #SafeTravels #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Happy Thanksgiving! Today, talk to your family over the dinner table about where to meet during an emergency! For more tips and information visit: www.ready.gov/kids #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Happy Hanukkah! Make fire safety part of your family tradition. Visit the National Fire Protection Association for more tips: www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/causes/candles/candle-safety-tips #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Did you know that 2 out of every 5 home decoration fires start with candles? Check out these winter holiday safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association and practice your family emergency plan over the holidays: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/causes/candles/candle-safety-tips #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Did you get a new tablet or smartphone? Don't forget to download emergency preparedness apps and bookmark mobile sites including the FEMA smartphone app: www.fema.gov/smartphone-app #HolidaySafety   [attach graphic]
  • Emergency Managers can give the gift of emergency preparedness by teaching kids what do before, during, and after a disaster.  Download the curriculum to start planning: www.ready.gov/kids/educators #HolidaySafety [attach graphic]