Henrietta said they were scared, but she believes they made good decisions. I can't tell them it won't happen again. I can't promise to keep them safe. I tell them the truth and we talk openly about disasters. The best thing I can do for my children is teach them how to prepare and react if we have another storm.
Disaster preparedness involves the entire family.
Parents should inform themselves of preparedness and response issues, and they should share this information with their children. It is important to talk with children about safety and to include them in planning for a disaster. Often adults will take precautions at their children's suggestion that they would not normally take. Children depend on daily routines. They wake up, eat breakfast, go to school and play with friends.