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Ready New York for Kids


You don't need to be an adult to help your family get ready. Explore Ready New York for Kids to understand the three basic steps to prepare for all types of emergencies: make a plan, pack a Go Bag, and create an Emergency Supply Kit. Check out the Ready New York for Kids guides, watch the Emmy Award winning cartoons, and check out the emergency preparedness games.
Contact OEM to request a Ready Schools presentation




Ready New York: Kids' Guides
OEM and the Department of Education have created two fun-filled, interactive versions of the guide — one for elementary school kids, the other for students in middle and high schools. Guides are available in nine languages.
Check out the Ready New York Kids guides


Ready Kids Games

Ready Kids Games
Check out these Ready Kids games to learn about preparing for all types of emergencies. They are fun for kids of all ages.
Play the games


Ready Schools

Ready Schools

Ready Schools is a partnership between OEM and the Department of Education to bring emergency preparedness education to classrooms with fun and interactive learning.
Learn more


Watch the cartoons

Ready Kids Cartoons
OEM teamed up with campers at the Police Athletic League Beacon Summer Camp at the Goldie Maple Academy in the Rockaways to create two cartoons about emergency preparedness. The campers drew original cartoon characters, wrote scripts, and recorded voice-overs and songs for the cartoons.
Watch the cartoons




Other Resources
Visit the Ready Sesame Workshop
Play a game with Sparky the Fire Dog
Visit DHS's Ready Kids program
Play games at Con Edison for Kids online
Visit the READY Classroom for teachers



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