EDEN National Preparedness Month

Multi-Cultural

Materials in Spanish from:

North Carolina State University

American Red Cross

Pandemic Flu (Pandemia de gripe) (PDF) basics on pandemic influenza
A Disaster Supplies Kit for the Family (Su equipo de suministros para la familia en caso de desastres) (PDF)
Five Forms to Prepare You for an Emergency (Cinco formas de prepararte para una emergencia) (PDF)
Water and Food in an Emergency (Agua y alimentos en una emergencia) (PDF)
The Be Ready Book (Prepara a tu familia para desastres con la ayuda de La Gatita Tranquilita, El Conejito Preperadito y el Perrito Prontito) (PDF)
Your plan for the home in case of disasters (Tu plan para el hogar en caso de desastres) (PDF)
Preparation for Cases of Disaster (Preparacion para casos de desastre) (PDF)

Other Resources

Listo Ninos (Ready Kids) - Ready.gov
This is Ready.gov's Web site for kids on how to prepare for disasters. The English version is located here. It talks about Creating a Kit, Making a Plan, Knowing the Facts, and Fun and Games.

Esta Listo? (Are You Ready?) (PDF) - FEMA

Possible Extension Involvement Using Above Material

Host preparedness events at Hispanic Heritage Month festivities (which begins on September 15)
Set up a booth at other local cultural events to distribute literature
Work with civic and professional groups to spread the preparedness message in various languages and cultures

Food Safety and Inspection Service