PPN Disaster Handbook
Children
Depending on their age, children may require additional items in their disaster kit. Children can participate in disaster preparedness and planning. You can engage children in a scavenger hunt to help collect these items.
Infants
- Diapers and wipes
- Milk or formula
- Pacifier
- Thermos to keep things hot or cold
- Trash bag for soiled diapers
School-Age Children
- Paper and markers/crayons
- Snacks
- Stuffed animal or blanket for comfort
- Toy/Book/Game to keep them occupied
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Listen to this episode of Ready. Prep. Go! With Dr. Natasha Gill as she describes how to assemble a disaster kit for you and your family. |
References:
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Ready.gov, Emergency Kit Checklist for Kids
Written by Dennis Ren
Last updated: 5/30/2025