Resources

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Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/
This link contains information from the CDC on preparing for and handling a natural disaster or severe weather emergency. Events covered include tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, as well as severe heat and cold.

United States Fire Administration for Kids
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids
This U.S. government site offers fire safety information, games, and the opportunity for kids to become junior fire marshals.

National Fire Prevention Association
http://www.nfpa.org
This nonprofit organization provides fire safety information and education.

Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Needs
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/blankform.pdf
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a form for all the vital information about the child's condition, and the doctors and other key contacts in case of an emergency. It's a good idea to post it near the phone, in the car, and in a prominent common area in the house.