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FEMA.gov/kids/ (http://www.fema.gov/kids/)

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Educational site gets kids ready for disasters.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site has great information and resources about disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, fires, terrorism, and volcanoes) and disaster preparedness. A lot of the content is either made by kids and/or about kids. No commercialism, bad language, or sexual content to worry about here, though the topic and photos of disaster aftermath could make younger kids nervous.

Educational value: Teaches kids to prepare for a disaster.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Some of the images of disasters might make younger kids nervous.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about what types of natural disasters are prevalent in their geographical area -- just click on a state in the "Go to the What's Happening Now" area to see what kind of disasters are typical. How can we be prepared for an earthquake (or fire, or flood)? What kinds of foods do we need to keep in the house and in the car? What other supplies do we need to stock up on? What should be our "just-in-case" family plan if there's a disaster?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The site provides excellent content, but if kids don't use the back button well to navigate their way through layers of the site, they may get frustrated and have trouble finding what they need. The amount of resources and learning tools about disasters are worth the trouble, however, especially if a disaster has affected your area or family in some way.
This review was written by Dana Cotter
 
 

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karinajohnson
parent of 5 and 8 year old
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Boring
It is not that good. Kids get bored on it very quickly and I don't blame them! It is educational and very age appropriate, but not at all fun.
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