| "From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans | | | | possible evacuation the day of the earthquake. |
| white with foam," all across the USA weather | | | | Step Two: |
| situations are causing the need for Wake-up Calls. | | | | - The children can play an active role in |
| "Did You Feel It?" or "What were You Doing?" All | | | | preparation plan and the carrying out. Even the |
| over Southern California those words echoed for | | | | youngest child can contribute in the activity; an |
| hours after an earthquake it. For any new | | | | example could be putting together an emergency |
| resident to earthquake-land the scenario felt eerie; | | | | first aid kit. During the wildfires it was important |
| "Snow and sleet , I know but quaking-earth; that's | | | | to already have masks in the home. when the |
| another thing altogether." | | | | fires got closer they became scarce, the price |
| Whether it is for a weather related emergency or | | | | went up and there were limits and less options to |
| another type of disaster, emergency | | | | the size and type . If you live in an area subject |
| preparedness is a topic that lends itself well to | | | | to hurricanes projection |
| family discussion. Between the blizzards, | | | | Step Three: Get phone numbers and location of |
| hurricanes, floods, wild fires and earthquakes | | | | available community emergency services in your |
| causing havoc, it's a good idea to have a plan of | | | | area. One of the older children could be in charge |
| evacuation or being self-sustaining. | | | | of doing that research, printing it out and making |
| Step One: Young children can become anxious and | | | | sure it's posted in a general location or printing |
| frightened when discussing disaster situations. | | | | individual copies for family members. |
| - Family talk on emergency preparation when | | | | © Huldah Gibbs Jones |
| there is no imminent danger; some children might | | | | Family-Nurturing Communication is an invaluable |
| become fearful if the timing is wrong. You will | | | | activity; it's a noun and a verb. Get into the action |
| want them, should an emergency occur, to think | | | | of family discussions. You'll find more information |
| clearly. My physical therapist shared with me how | | | | at jbhgroup. |
| her oldest child had everything in place for a | | | | |