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This catalogue was created to assist individuals with locating preparedness resources that are tailored to youth. Research has shown that youth disaster preparedness education is vital to building and maintaining resilient communities – especially when incorporating key recommended practices.

Some promising youth disaster preparedness education components include: (i) lessons tailored to multiple grade levels and ages, with material pertaining to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery; (ii) interactive activities for families; (iii) guest speakers representing local emergency management and/or first responder agencies; and (iv) exercises and drills that help sharpen preparedness and response skills.