FEMA for Kids
March 25, 2008
The Federal Emergency Management Team has a fun and educational site, FEMA for Kids, designed just for youngsters. There are plenty of games and activities, all with the intention of educating and preparing children for potential disasters. Hurricane Katrina might have been a devastating occurrence for many, but we can learn from this disaster nonetheless. That doesn’t mean we should hide underground in bomb shelters, but it does mean knowing what to do in case of emergency.
FEMA does a nice job of creating enough content to keep kids engaged, all the while helping them understand how to be prepared. Most of the activities are online, and include games, quizzes and puzzles. There are even a few offline activities that kids can do at home or in the classroom. Additionally, there are plenty of resources and references for parents and teachers to explore more about FEMA, even a “What’s Happening Now?” map to show FEMA’s efforts across the nation. -JEREMY S. GRIFFIN
