Disaster Preparedness for Children

Children who have experienced a disaster may be traumatized for years to come. Learn how to prepare your kids for emergencies without scaring them unnecessarily, and access resources that can help them after a disaster strikes.

Federal Emergency Management Agency- FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency - a former independent agency that became part of the new Department of Homeland Security in March 2003 - is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disasters.