Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources for PreK–12
Disasters and emergencies—including hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and water crises—can disrupt schools and communities and affect children and families before, during and long after an event.
This curated collection offers free, age-appropriate lesson plans, activities, guidance and coping resources for PreK–12 educators, school staff, parents and caregivers. Materials from trusted contributors, including Science Friday and the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, cover:
- Disaster preparedness and safety;
- Hurricanes and typhoons;
- Earthquakes and volcanoes;
- Wildfires, floods and tornadoes;
- Drought and water crises;
- Age-appropriate conversations following disasters; and
- Coping, recovery and community resilience.
Educators, school staff and families can select resources suited to their roles, learners and local needs. The materials can support science and safety instruction, preparedness activities and thoughtful conversations following an emergency while complementing school emergency plans and professional support.
