\u00a01.<\/b>to\u00a0lessen\u00a0in\u00a0force<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0intensity,\u00a0as\u00a0wrath<\/a>,\u00a0grief,\u00a0harshness,\u00a0or\u00a0pain;\u00a0moderate. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>2.to\u00a0make\u00a0less\u00a0severe:\u00a0to\u00a0mitigate\u00a0a\u00a0punishment.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/address>\nOne of words that is used in Emergency Management circles is MITIGATE<\/strong>. \u00a0The officials in every city want to find ways to take preventative action so that, in the case of severe weather, disasters or industrial accidents that the loss of life, property is reduced.<\/address>\n Being prepared is an important life skill that helps us retain peace of mind and reduce our potential loss, in the event of a disaster.<\/strong> We found that there are great resources that have already organized what you need to do, all you have to do is copy, print and start to fill in the boxes. \u00a0Here are the top three sites that you can use, based upon your preference. \u00a0They all have similar lists but specialize in different areas. \u00a0Some have apps, videos, or training opportunites. \u00a0We have used the lists and suggestions from all three sites in various ways.<\/p>\n Other features include a signup for weekly tornado tips and lots of activities so you can build a kit with your children<\/a>. http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kids<\/a>\u00a0This has got some games, puzzles, activities, coloring books, stories that you can do on line or print off for kids or a classroom.\u00a0 For Elementary school children you might want to see Flat Stanley and Flat Stella are cutout characters that are used in many classrooms. Like Dora the Explorer they even have their own website with maps, lesson plans for teaches<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"RedCrossStacked.\"](\"http:\/\/prep2bless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RedCrossStacked.1-300x281.jpg\")
<\/a>Red Cross<\/a>\u00a0has strong visual menu for all types of emergency and the tools and resources page has checklists. The medical prep lists are thorough. (But what would you expect. \u00a0There is a great library of disaster preparation one sheets in multiple languages under Tools and Resources.<\/a>\u00a0The Food and Water resource is 16 pages and great. \u00a0Red Cross also offers\u00a0mobile apps<\/a>\u00a0for your phone – for medical emergency, shelter finder, tornadoes, hurricanes and more.<\/p>\n![\"Ready.gov.logo\"](\"http:\/\/prep2bless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Ready.gov_.logo_.png\"){kind=logo}
<\/a>Ready.Gov\u00a0 has just added a new feature to their front page which links directly the emergency situation of your choice. \u00a0This is the FEMA site so it has strong lists (even tho a bit long), Citizen Corp information, Training Opportunities (CERT Certified Emergency Response Training) and an excellent Family Emergency Plan that you can fill out.\u00a0FamEmePlan_2012<\/a>. \u00a0They have an Emergency Build a Kit\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0as well as a new App so that you always have your list at the story.<\/p>\n
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