DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

GET YOUR COMMUNITY READY

The Home Safety Council supports the efforts of community safety educators as they help families across the U.S. prepare for disasters.  HSC is a member of the National Preparedness Month Coalition.

The Coalition of Organizations for Disaster Education, of which HSC is a member, has prepared an online, printable version of the Talking About Disasters: Guide for Standard Messages. This free guide is intended to help you provide disaster safety information to your community.

KIDS PREPARE AMERICA CONTEST

HSC just launched the new and exciting Kids Prepare America Contest to showcase how students across America are driving family preparedness efforts in their own homes.

Visit www.kidsprepareamerica.org for more information.

PUBLIC EDUCATION RESOURCES

Download the Program materials to help children in your community learn how to work with their families to prepare for unexpected emergencies.

HSC is offering one free kit per Fire Service Member of the Expert Network while supplies last. Request your free copy of Get Ready with Freddie!

Free Downloadable Teaching Materials

The Home Safety Council offers free downloads to help educators prepare America for any emergency.

Talk about Disasters with Your Family A step-by-step, illustrated guide for family disaster planning.
Have Everything You will Need Ready A step-by-step, illustrated guide for putting together disaster supply kits.
Prepare for Severe Storms and Hurricanes A guide for before and after a storm.
Flood Safety Steps to take to stay safe during flooding.
Hurricane Safety Simple safety steps to take before and after a hurricane.
Interactive Slide Show Reinforces basic home disaster preparedness.
Disaster Preparedness Pictograms
Home Disaster Preparedness Reader
Disaster Preparedness Mini-Poster

HSC Publications and Products

Members of the Expert Network may request free educational materials for the cost of shipping and handling only ($7.50 for 1-3 items). Learn More.