The theme for the fourth week of National Preparedness Month is “Teach Youth about Preparedness,” which encourages parents to talk to their kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case they are separated. It also serves as a reminder that organizational preparedness also depends on the preparedness of their employees for disasters, which can be impacted if their children and families are affected. In links provided on the Teach Youth about Preparedness webpage, FEMA provides access to information and tools designed to get children engaged on the topic.

For week four, EPA notes its Thirstin’s Wacky Water Adventure activity book can be used to teach kids about their drinking water. Next, it recommends using the Water Operators: Delivering Safe Water Every Day activity book to inform children about the important services water utility operators provide. This interactive book can be used by water utility education staff and school teachers alike to enrich field trips, water plant tours, career days, community events and more.