Ready Kids: When The Fire Starts

• 2017

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This video teaches children the importance of being prepared for wildfires. It advises trimming trees, clearing debris, creating a 30-foot safety zone around homes, having an emergency kit, securing documents, and having a family evacuation plan. It stresses staying informed, evacuating promptly when instructed, staying calm during evacuations, waiting for the all-clear before returning home, and using safety gear during cleanup. The text encourages proactive preparation and directs readers to ready.gov/prepare for more information.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Fires; Wildfires

Institutions: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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