K-8: Preparedness
Includes tools such as emergency kits, activities for children, surveillance of flu-like illnesses and absenteeism, letters to parents in preparation for school closure, videos and other model preparedness guides.
» Activities
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Coloring Pages
Coloring pages with preparedness theme; K – grade 2
(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
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Comic Strip
Ready Kids comic strips about building a supply kit and creating an emergency family plan; grade 2 – grade 5; 1 page each (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
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Crossword Puzzle
Crossword puzzle with emergency preparedness words; grade 2 – grade 5
(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Note: The game requires Flash Player
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Hidden Treasures Activity
Game kids can play on a computer to teach them about planning for an emergency; grade 2 – grade 5 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Note: The game requires Flash Player
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Pack It Up Matching Game
Game kids can play to help them remember what their family should pack in their emergency supply kit; grade 2 – grade 5 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Note: The game requires Flash Player
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Ready Kids Activity Book
Activities to help children plan and prepare for an emergency; grade 2 – grade 5; 9 pages
(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
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Ready Kids Activity Book
Compilation of activities to help children prepare for pandemic flu; 9 pages;
grade 3 – grade 6 (U.S. Homeland Security)
» Emergency Kits
» Guides
» Letters
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Sample Letter to Parents # 3 Initial Outbreak: English | Spanish
To let parents know that schools are open despite the outbreak; 1 page
(Contra Costa Health Services)
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Sample Letter to Parents #4 Expanded Outbreak: English | Spanish
To let parents know that schools are open and urge ill children to stay home; 1 page
(Contra Costa Health Services)
» Surveillance and Reporting
» Videos