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Family Fun Activity Sheets

Getting better prepared for disasters and other emergencies can be a fun activity for the whole family! The Masters of Disaster® series is an educational tool that parents and educators can use to children how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and other emergencies. Click on the links below to download and print out sheets for activities that the whole family can do together at home.

EarthQuakes
Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt
Take part in a home hazard hunt and create an earthquake safety checklist for each room in your home.

Access all earthquake preparedness activities here

Flood
Flood Family Safety Plan
Develop a family safety plan for floods and flash floods.

Access all flood preparedness activities here

Thunderstorms
What to do in a Thunderstorm?
Review the steps to take in case of a thunderstorm.

Access all storm preparedness activities here

Tornadoes
Tornadoes; Warning: Act Fast, Level 1:
Tornadoes; Warning: Act Fast, Level 2:
Use these illustrations to teach children how to respond if a tornado warning is issued in your area.

Access all tornado preparedness activities here

Home Fires
Stop Fires Before They Start, Level 1:
Stop Fires Before They Start, Level 2:
Work as a family to review this home fire safety checklist.

Firefighters and Their Equipment, Level 1:
Firefighters and Their Equipment, Level 2:
Cut out clothing and equipment to dress your firefighter. Older children can practice naming the equipment.

Smoke Alarms at Home, Level 1:
Smoke Alarms at Home, Level 2:
Smoke Alarms at Home, Level 3:
Learn how fire alarms help keep your family safer and the tips for keeping your home safe from fire.

Smoke Alarm Checklist, Level 1:
Learn how to create a fire alarm testing checklist for your household.

Planning Escape Routes:
Create a fire escape plan for every room of your home.

Fire Safety Steps:
Review fire safety steps that you and your family can take to stay safer in your home.

Access all Fire Prevention and Safety Activities here

Be Disaster Safe
Disaster Preparedness—"What if?"
Answer questions about on how to prepare for various disasters.

Emergency WATCHES and WARNINGS, Level 1:
Emergency WATCHES and WARNINGS, Level 2:
Review the difference between a severe weather watch and warning.

Danger Signs, Level 1:
Danger Signs, Level 2:
Identify the types of dangers that can affect your community.

Help Reduce Hazards, Level 1:
Help Reduce Hazards, Level 2:
Work with your family members to create a home hazard safety checklist.

Family Disaster Plan, Level 1:
Family Disaster Plan, Level 2:
Develop a family plan to use in case of a disaster.

Access all "Be Disaster Safe" activities here



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