Engage Youth and the School Community

Select any of the boxes below to learn more about each Federal initiative or tool and how it can help you engage youth and the school community.

Learn how to incorporate the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Teen Community Emergency Response Team (Teen CERT).

Find your local FEMA Citizen Corps Council and get involved in community-based preparedness programs in your area.

Participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills to practice what to do during earthquakes and improve your education agency’s preparedness.

Track and update your state’s activities via the National Weather Service's (NWS) Weather Preparedness Events Calendar.

Download tabletops, drills, and other exercises from emergency management practitioners across the country via the REMS TA Center Tool Box.

Download REMS TA Center Specialized Training Packages, composed of self-paced training materials and tabletop exercises, to train colleagues or brush up on your knowledge regarding special topics in school emergency management.

Find upcoming awareness days and monthlong campaigns to participate in on the REMS TA Center Website.

Access the Ready Preparedness Calendar for details on events you can incorporate into your local activities year-round.

Find games, tools, and preparedness resources for kids, teens, families, and educational organizations via Ready Kids.

Participate in America’s PrepareAthon!, a White House-sponsored campaign hosted by FEMA.
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