Make a Storm Safety Kit
The best way to stay safe during a storm is to have an emergency safety kit in place ahead of time. You can make one yourself at home – just ask a grown-up to help.
To get started, you’ll need a big plastic box – one with a lid is best. Use a marker to write “SAFETY KIT” on a big piece of tape and stick on it on the box.
Find a good place to keep the box so you can find it quickly when a storm hits. A coat closet or kitchen cabinet might be a spot.
Now you’re ready to fill up your box. Ask a grown-up to help you find: - First aid supplies, like bandages
- Snacks like granola bars and fruit roll-ups
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If you have room, you can add stuff to play with while the lights are out – coloring books and crayons, a deck of cards, puzzles or board games.
If there’s a baby in your house, keep some extra diapers, wipes and baby food in the safety kit too.
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Make a list and check it twice
Another good thing to keep in your safety kit is a list of important information. Ask a grown-up to help you write down: - Emergency telephone numbers, like the electric company, gas company, neighbors and relatives.
- Medicines that someone in your family might need.
- A map of where to find the main shut-offs for the electricity, gas and water.
- Instructions on how to open the garage door without the automatic opener.
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Old-fashioned phones come in handy
It’s also a good idea to have at least one old-fashioned telephone with a cord in your house. Why? If the power is out for a long time, a corded phone might be the only way you can call for help.
Cell phones need electricity to charge up the batteries. Cordless phones need electricity too – the base part needs power to pick up signals from the handset.
If you don’t have a regular phone in your house, remind the grown-ups that it’s always best to be prepared for an emergency. |
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Fun stuff to print out
Alliant Energy Kids activity book
[PDF format – eight pages]
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Links for teachers and parents:
Alliant Energy Emergency Contact Information
American Red Cross
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Service
National Safety Council: Emergency Plan Checklist
More safety resources for teachers and parents
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