Children cope best if they understand what is happening. In helping your children prepare, remember that planning for basic supplies should be done first. Until physical needs are met children will not be able to concentrate on other aspects of flood, fire, or storm preparations. Have fun developing your survival plan. Help them find things to laugh about even when talking about a possible emergency.
Laughter is good for our well being.
Learning About Floods, Fires, and Winter Storms Unlike volcanoes or earthquakes, floods and winter storms come from weather. Learning about weather will let children know why things happen. When children understand why things happen, some of the fear disappears. Talk about floods, fires, and storms that have happened in your area in the past and talk with people who have been in them. Things Children Can Do In learning more about weather, have your children find out about weather clues.