Preparing Youth for Natural or Sudden Disastrous Events

The topic of this episode of the Making After School podcast, is, "Preparing Youth for Natural or Sudden Disastrous Events." To speak on this topic is my guest, Mr. Jeremy Foster,  with the Office of School Safety and Security with Harris County Department of Education Center for Safe and Secure Schools.

During this podcast you will learn the following:

• Steps parents can take help dimmish the fears of their children who may be facing their first natural disaster.
• Suggestions for help kids understand the differences between terms such as Hurricane Warning and Hurricane Watch,
• Suggestions after school programs or youth centers regarding plannng for to  severe weather like flash floods and tornadoes?
• Steps care givers can take to help youth recover from any emotionally fears or distress they may have experienced caused from natural disasters?

Resources:

Mike Wilson - Mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Jeremy Foster - Jeremy.Foster@hcde-texas.org