Families, healthcare providers, schools and childcare providers can help children stay safe by planning ahead and knowing how to respond. Explore these resources to prepare children for emergencies.
| Resource | description |
|---|---|
| Family Readiness Kit | An American Academy of Pediatrics Kit resource with tips that will help protect your family, assure that your children feel safe |
| Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families | Tips for family preparation for emergencies. |
| Disaster Planning for Families and Kids | Be prepared for anything with Ready.gov and its kid-friendly readiness activities and resources. |
| Caring for Children in a Disaster | CDC's comprehensive resource for families and caregivers with information before, during, and after a disaster, with a specific focus area for children with special health needs. |
| resource | description |
|---|---|
| When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services | American Academy of Pediatrics resource for caregivers about calling EMS. |
| Northern New England Poison Center | Northern New England Poison Center provides information and resources about poisoning for all ages and provides information translated to other languages. |
| resource | description |
|---|---|
| Safe Kids Vermont | Safe Kids Vermont works to prevent injuries and keep Vermont kids safe. |
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Children with Special Health Needs | A Vermont page that supports Vermont children with special health needs with community and family-centered services. |
have comments or questions about the Vermont Emergency Medical Services for Children program or want to get involved, email us at [email protected] or call (802) 863-7310.
