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Hurricane Safety Learning Tools for Kids

Hurricanes are a serious threat to many living in coastal areas Florida and teaching kids how to prepare and be safe before, during and after the storm can be challenging. There are several online tools that may help teach kids the seriousness of storms, but make learning fun.

  1. Weather Wiz Kids

    • The website Weather Wiz Kids uses simple definitions and pictures to help explain to kids what a hurricane is, including how they form, where they start and all other definitions associated with this devastating storm. A detailed "Know the Lingo" and "Hurricane Stages" sections talk about common things said when talking about hurricanes and will help kids understand what is happening when the storm makes landfall.

      There are also lesson plans and activities on Weather Wiz Kids helping teachers and parents give kids the best understanding of the storm through simple activities. This website also offers similar information for the different storms, including tornadoes, winter storms and lightning storms.

    The Weather Channel Kids

    • The Weather Channel Kids website is an interactive learning tool for kids who want to learn more about hurricanes. Kids can learn about the storms and also learn different safety and preparation steps to take when a warning is issued.

      The WeatherREADY guide is a colorful, printable guide for kids to use when preparing for a storm. Kids can use this guide when helping parents prepare for the future landfall of a hurricane. The guide is filled with supply lists, house checks and status of hurricanes. The Weather Channel Kids also teaches kids how to track the storm with a printable map.

      The website also offers interactive games and weather clips for hurricanes and other severe weather forms.

    Family Education

    • The Family Education website gives a detailed list of things to do in preparation of a hurricane. Kids can sit down with parents and go over supply lists, things to do to prepare the house, what to do with pets and how to handle the stress of the storm.

      The website also offers tips on things to do during the storm and what to expect after the storm. This can be printed out to help kids understand what to expect with a hurricane.

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