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Kids - Prepare your Family for Emergencies with Sesame Street

By equinox - Posted on 09 January 2009

Sesame Street: Let's get ReadyIt's a fact of life that not every day is a sunny day. Recent events have exposed families to a range of disasters; the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in 2001 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have particularly emphasized the need to ensure children's physical and psychological protection.

Sesame Workshop created "Let's Get Ready! Planning Together for Emergencies" in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security's Ready Kids initiative and the Ad Council's ongoing emergency preparedness effort. Ready Kids is geared toward older children, while the Sesame Workshop component is primarily targeted at 3- to 5-year-olds.

 

 

 

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Community Info: There will be an emergency exercise at the Bellingham Airport on September 24, 2011 for Community Emergency Response Team members who are willing to participate. This exercise involves many emergency departments in Bellingham and is a great way to participae and learn first hand the overall rescue process. For more information or to enroll, contact Andrew 945-1801.

September Tip: Remember, in any emergency or disaster, communication between family members is important and sometimes difficult. Experts suggest having an out-of-state relative or friend as a central point for all family members to connect with and leave messages. This will enable members to contact someone who is not affected by the emergency. Stay connected to stay safe.

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