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Emergencies and disasters can be scary, but by learning more about them and how to prepare for them, they will be less scary when they happen. On this page, you will find lots of information to help you learn about different types of disasters, how to build an emergency kit, and how to stay prepared. You don't have to be scared, be prepared!

Games

Disaster Master

Disaster Master

Build a Kit

Build a Kit Game

Hurricane Simulator

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Weather Tricktionary

Weather Tricktionary

Precipitation Simulator

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Rainbow Simulator

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Tornado Simulator

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Make Lightning with ZAP!

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With the Ready 2 Help card game, you can respond to examples of emergencies by working with your friends and using skills that will help you in a real emergency. Download the game by clicking the image or visiting the ready.gov website.

Disaster Preparedness Activity Book

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Pedro is a penguin who loves learning about how he can be prepared and take action during an emergency to help stay safe. He visits friends all over the United States and learns about hazards local to their area like earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and many others!

Download or order the book by clicking the image or visiting the ready.gov website.

Videos