Children and Youth Preparedness Social Media Toolkit

How to Use this Toolkit

The Children and Youth Preparedness Toolkit has safety and preparedness messages 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 youth preparedness

Ensure children are included in preparedness conversations.
Learn the building blocks of preparedness − Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved.
Know the emergency plan for your child’s school and child care facility.
Practice evacuation plans and other emergency procedures with children on a regular basis.
Learn different ways to help children cope during and after an emergency.
Make sure children have emergency contacts memorized or written down in a secure place.
Teach kids when and how to call important phone numbers like 911.

Social Media Messaging

Communication

BEFORE an emergency, teach your child how to dial 911. #YouthPrep
Make sure everyone, including children, knows how and when to call 911 for help. #YouthPrep
Make sure all family members know how to send a text message in case of an emergency. #YouthPrep
Who’s your emergency contact? Make sure the kids know who it is and practice with them. #ReadyKids
Practice how to communicate in an emergency with kids. Find ways here: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan #YouthPrep
Update school records and discuss emergency contact numbers with kids before they go: https://www.ready.gov/collection/family-communication-plan #BackToSchool #YouthPrep
When the kids go #BacktoSchool update your family communication plan: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan #YouthPrep
Add kids’ school social media info to the family communication plan: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan #YouthPrep
Review your family emergency communications plan with kids at your next household meeting. #YouthPrep
Emergencies can happen anytime, and less than half of American families have a communication plan. Plan ahead: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan. #ReadyKids
Spread the youth prep #YouthPrep message to friends & family! Be sure your family has an emergency communications plan: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan.
Kids, parents, & educators, visit the Ready Kids web pages in Spanish: www.ready.gov/es/kids #YouthPrep

Emergency Kit

Include your child's medication or supplies in your family’s emergency kit. More tips visit: ready.gov/kit #YouthPrep
Include your child's favorite stuffed animals, board games, books or music in their emergency kit to comfort them in a disaster. #YouthPrep
Get the kids involved in building their own emergency kit: www.ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit #YouthPrep
Kids bored? We can help. Check out our online Ready Kids Build a Kit game: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games #YouthPrep
Kids can be a force#BeAForce... by playing the emergency preparedness "Build a Kit" game: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games #YouthPrep

Parents

Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents #YouthPrep
Kids home today? Play Ready Kids emergency preparedness games: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games #YouthPrep
Store important family documents on your phone in a safe secure app. Keep hard copies in a secure place. #YouthPrep
Emergencies can happen anytime. Ensure your child is prepared for the unexpected by visiting Ready Kids at https://www.ready.gov/kids.
Parents: Get the 4-1-1 on school safety during an emergency http://bit.ly/2axHk6u. #BacktoSchool #YouthPrep
Speak Up! Ask your child’s teacher about the plans the school has in place for emergencies. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Actions-Schools-Are-Taking-to-Make-Themselves-Safer.aspx
Email, voice or text. What will your child’s school use to communicate during an emergency? Make a plan before a disaster and discuss with your kids. #YouthPrep
Many Americans aren’t familiar with their child’s school evacuation & reunification plans. Are you? #YouthPrep
Talk to your kids about what to do before, during and after a disaster. Know the facts: https://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts #YouthPrep
Is your teen looking for ways to help before, during & after disasters? Try Teen CERT: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team. #YouthPrep
Have kids? Ask your child's school for a copy of their emergency plan for you to keep at home & work. #YouthPrep
#BackToSchool tip: Create a backpack emergency card that your child can keep with them. #ReadyKids
Create a family password or phrase to prevent your child from going with a stranger. #YouthPrep
Allow children to be a part of the emergency planning process. #YouthPrep
Check out these tools to start your family emergency plan today: www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan. #YouthPrep
Does your school have a plan for tornadoes, earthquakes and other disasters? Make plans for all disasters by visiting Ready Kids at: https://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts.
Does your child know how to do the Prep Step? Find out at this CDC site. #youthprep
Your kids can become Disaster Masters with this @Readygov preparedness game: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games #YouthPrep

Educators

Are your students prepared for an emergency? Download curriculum for grades 1-12 for your classroom: https://www.ready.gov/kids/educators-organizations. #YouthPrep
4th and 5th Grade Teachers: STEP up and use this emergency preparedness curriculum: https://www.ready.gov/collection/step. #YouthPrep
Encourage students to join Teen CERT so they can respond during emergencies. Learn more: https://www.ready.gov/kids/teen-cert .#YouthPrep
Youth can make a difference in their community as a member of the Youth Preparedness Council: https://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council #YouthPrep
Preparedness can be as easy as teaching children the “Prep Step”:
PreSchool; Grades K - 2; Grades 3 - 5. #YouthPrep
Show students the Prep Step while learning about emergency preparedness at this site. #BackToSchool #YouthPrep
Start a program for kids to get involved in disaster preparedness. Tips & Tools: www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness. #YouthPrep
Find programs and resources tailored to youth: https://www.ready.gov/kids. #YouthPrep
For more information & resources about children & disasters visit: www.fema.gov/children-and-disasters. #YouthPrep

Youth/Teens

Get involved in Teen CERT. Find opportunities by learning about Teen CERTat: https://www.ready.gov/kids/teen-cert #YouthPrep
Check out emergency preparedness volunteer opportunities with Teen CERT: https://www.ready.gov/kids/teen-cert. #YouthPrep
Be an example for your friends by starting a #YouthPrep program. Tips & Tools: https://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness #YouthPrep
Stay in the know about emergencies with the FEMA app: www.fema.gov/mobile-app #YouthPrep
Your community needs YOU! Find opportunities to help your community here: https://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness. #YouthPrep
Anyone can start a youth preparedness program, let it be you: https://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness. #YouthPrep

Health Professionals

Connect with a trained counselor after a disaster by calling: 1-800-985-5990,#YouthPrep
Communication between public health/pediatrician leaders during a response to a public health emergency is crucial. #YouthPrep

Coping with Disaster

For more information & resources about ways to help children cope during a disaster by visiting: www.fema.gov/children-and-disasters #YouthPrep
Emergencies can leave kids feeling insecure. Help kids cope during & after emergencies: www.ready.gov/kids/parents/coping. #YouthPrep
Help children cope after a disaster by being calm and reassuring. Discuss concrete plans for safety: https://www.ready.gov/kids/parents/coping. #YouthPrep
Help kids cope after disasters by shutting off the TV. Young kids may think the event is reoccurring: https://www.ready.gov/kids/parents/coping. #YouthPrep
Help kids cope after disasters by monitoring how much news coverage they watch. Young kids may think the event is reoccurring. #YouthPrep
Finding support from friends, family and community organizations can help kids cope with #disasters. #YouthPrep
Help your child cope during an emergency by being alert for significant changes in their behavior. #YouthPrep
Talk with your child about their school’s emergency drills. #YouthPrep https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Actions-Schools-Are-Taking-to-Make-Themselves-Safer.aspx