National Preparedness Month Social Media Toolkit

The below sample messages can be used in posts, statuses and messages to spread preparedness messaging during National Preparedness Month.

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#PrepareToProtect means preparing to protect everyone you love. Start by making a plan before disasters and emergencies strike. www.ready.gov/plan
Discuss with your household or family how you will communicate if there is an emergency.
Decide and practice your emergency plan with members of your household.
Houses, mobile homes, apartments, and high-rise buildings have different evacuation considerations. Make a plan for each: www.ready.gov/plan-for-locations
Involve your entire family, including your children, in planning for disasters and emergencies so they are prepared, not afraid www.ready.gov/plan

Create or update your emergency supplies with this list: www.ready.gov/kit
Make sure your emergency kit is ready to go in case you need evacuate. Include:
- Enough food and water to last several days.
- Medication, face masks and disinfectant for everyone in your household.
- Pet supplies.
When building a kit, people with disabilities should consider the items they use daily, as well as life-sustaining items. www.ready.gov/disability
Have medication for at least three days in your emergency supplies.
Check the expiration date on your emergency supplies, and replace any old items.
Get the kids involved in building their own emergency kit: www.ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit
Kids bored? We can help. Check out our online Ready Kids Build A Kit game: www.ready.gov/kids/games
Include your child's favorite stuffed animals, board games, books or music in their emergency kit to comfort them in a disaster.

Download or order your free preparedness products to help your family plan and prepare for the next emergency. www.ready.gov/publications
Drills aren’t just for your toolbox. Practice emergency drills with your family regularly.
Emergencies can happen anytime, and less than half of American families have a communication plan. Plan ahead: www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan
Make preparing fun for kids! Go on a scavenger hunt around your house for items you already have to add to your disaster supply kit. Follow this list: www.ready.gov/kit and see how many items you can check off!
Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Visit: www.ready.gov/be-informed.

Review your family emergency communications plan with kids at your next household meeting.
Kids, parents, & educators, visit the Ready Kids web pages in Spanish: www.ready.gov/es/ninos
Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents
Many Americans aren’t familiar with their child’s school evacuation & reunification plans. Are you?
Kids can become Disaster Masters with this @Readygov preparedness game: www.ready.gov/kids/games
Get involved in Teen CERT. Find opportunities by learning about Teen CERT online: www.ready.gov/kids/teen-cert
Your community needs YOU! Find opportunities to help your community here: www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness