READY WRIGLEY 

PREPARES 

FOR 

HURRICANES 
This series has been endorsed by:

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Note to Parents, Guardians, and Teachers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created Ready Wrigley to 

provide parents, guardians, teachers, and young children with tips, activities, and 

a story to help the whole family prepare for emergencies. Together with your child, 

join Wrigley as she helps her family prepare for emergencies by staying informed, 

packing emergency kits, and making a family communication plan.

The activity book is designed to provide an interactive tool to further your child’s 

education and promote disaster preparedness in your community. We hope you 

will encourage its use in your schools, communities, and families to help children 

learn the importance of being prepared.

NAME:

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A hurricane is forming over the ocean! 

Wrigley and her family sit down to go 

over their family communication plan. 

Fill out a plan with your family to have 

in an emergency. 

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MY FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN 

My Name:

My Address:

My Telephone Number:

Meeting Place:

Family Information

Work Number:

Cell Number:

Email: 

Neighbor/Relative name and number:

Out of town contact name and number:

 Always remember to dial 911 in emergencies. 

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Wrigley and her family watch TV for news about the 

hurricane. Unlike tornadoes, people know about a 

hurricane days before it hits land and can get ready. 

3
A hurricane is a big storm that travels across the ocean. It 

is important to be ready and prepared in case a hurricane 

moves toward land. 

A hurricane watch is issued if the storm might reach land 

within 2 days. Make your plans and get ready! 

A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours before the storm is 

likely to reach land. Be ready to take action right away! 

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SPOT THE HURRICANE 

If a hurricane moves towards land it usually hits islands 

and places along the coast. Hurricanes cause heavy 

rain, strong winds, and large waves which often damage 

homes, cars, and trees. 

Color the picture that looks like a hurricane is happening. 

5
The hurricane is moving towards Wrigley’s town. The family 

needs to make sure they are ready for the big storm. 

What should they do? 

READY WRIGLEY TO THE RESCUE! 

6
Before the hurricane gets closer to land, Wrigley helps her 

family board up the windows and bring items that could 

blow away inside. 

Help the family by circling the items that could blow away. 

SEARCH AND FIND 

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EMERGENCY KIT SEARCH 

Wrigley’s family checks to make sure their emergency kit 

is ready. An emergency kit keeps everything you might 

need in an emergency in one place.

Can you help? Find and circle the emergency kit words 

below. The words can be across, down, or even diagonal. 

BANDAGE

BATTERIES

CELL PHONE

FLASHLIGHT

FOOD

MAP

MEDICINE

MONEY

RADIO

SLEEPING BAG

WATER

WHISTLE

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Pets need to be ready, too! 

Find the objects below that Wrigley would need in her 

emergency kit. 

PICTURE FIND 

Blanket

Leash Medicine Picture Records Water

Bone Bowl Collar Crate Food

9
It is important to stay inside during a hurricane and away 

from windows. Wrigley and her family find a safe place in 

their house to take shelter during the storm. 

A safe shelter is one without windows on the 

lowest level of a building. 

H2O

10
As the storm gets stronger, Wrigley and her family are told 

to evacuate to a shelter. They follow the evacuation signs 

to leave town. 

An evacuation means that you have to move 

to a safer place because it may be dangerous 

to stay at home. 

11
MAZE 

Wrigley and her family grab their emergency kits and IDs 

and go to a pet-friendly shelter.

Help the family find their way to the shelter! 

12
Wrigley’s family plays games and draws pictures while they 

wait out the storm at the shelter. 

TIC-TAC-TOE 

CONNECT THE DOTS 

Connect the dots to reveal an 

emergency kit item. 

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Even out of the way of the hurricane, a few thunderstorms 

cause rain to hit the roof of the shelter. It gets a little scary, 

so Wrigley hides out until the storm quiets down. 

It is normal to feel afraid during and after a 

hurricane. Talk to an adult about your feelings. 

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 AFTER THE STORM 

After the hurricane, Wrigley and her family return home. 

They need to be careful because the hurricane damaged 

the house. The family will have to clean up the house 

before they can go inside. 

Color in the items that need to be cleaned up, thrown 

away, or fixed. 

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Cut Here

GREAT JOB! 

(Your Name) 

is ready for hurricanes! 

Before a hurricane, remember to:

• Fill out your emergency communication plan

• Get the house ready

• Check your emergency kit and make sure 

you have everything you need

• Listen to the radio or TV for information

• Keep your pets safe! 

Here are some things I learned: 

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Written by Cate Shockey & Kara Stephens 

Artwork and layout by Jennifer Hulsey

Special thanks to Georgina Peacock & Ms Eber’s 4th Grade Class 
CS239066

For more fun activities visit 

www.cdc.gov/phpr/readywrigley 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention