Ready Kids

Hey kids, if there’s ever an unexpected emergency or disaster in Clayton County, you can help! It’s important for your family to have a plan and be prepared. The tips below will help you learn what you can do to help the adults in charge during an emergency.

Pack a Ready Kit

Help your parents, grandparents or guardians put together a Ready kit.
Pack books and board games in your Ready kit so you’ll have activities to keep you busy.

Know How to Get In Touch with Family Members

Decide who each family member will call if you are separated during an emergency.
It might be easier to reach a relative who’s out of town. Everyone in the family can contact an aunt, uncle or grandparent to let them know you’re okay.
You should keep a copy of your family’s contact numbers and meeting places taped to the inside of your binder, homework notebook, or book bag.

Learn What To Do At School

Choose an easy-to-find location near your home, and then practice getting there from different locations around your neighborhood.
Also, choose an easy-to-find location outside of your neighborhood in case you can’t get home.

Don't Forget Your Pet!

Make a Ready kit for your pet, too!
Remind Mom and Dad to make a plan for what you’ll do with your pets if you can’t take them with you. Remember, you may not be able to take them to a shelter.

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Have a Plan

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Be Prepared

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Know Your Enemy