This article reminds the importance of reassuring students that they are safe and what to discuss with elementary, middle and high school students. From Family.com

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This text only social story explains what to expect during a bus evacuation drill. From Flemington-Raritan school district

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If you go on a cruise ship for vacation, be prepared for really loud horn blasts. In this video several cruise ships blast their horn. Use it to prepare a family member with a disability. From littenburg on You Tube (less)If you go on a cruise ship for vacation, be prepared for really loud horn blasts. In this video several cruise ships blast their horn. Use it to prepare a family member with a disability. From litte... (more)

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Disney makes everything kid-friendly, even their horn blast. For those like to be prepared, here is what the horn blast sounds like on the Disney cruise. From loachy on You Tube

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This is the sound the alarm makes if you go on a Disney cruise. From lawnscaping on You Tube

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This is an animated video from Shakeout.org showing what to do in the event of an earthquake.

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Picture symbols sequencing what to do in school when you have a drill for earthquakes or fires. From SET

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Many students from around the country have shared their earthquake drill experiences on You Tube. This is a great aid for kids who are afraid of earthquake alarms or worry about what happens during a earthquake drill. If the link doesn't work, go to You Tube and do a search for earthquake drill. (less)Many students from around the country have shared their earthquake drill experiences on You Tube. This is a great aid for kids who are afraid of earthquake alarms or worry about what happens during a... (more)

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Washington State Emergency Management has done a nice job of using visuals while explaining emergency preparedness for earthquakes. PDFs are in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese. They also go over drop, cover and hold. Can be used as visuals to help teach concepts to students. (less)Washington State Emergency Management has done a nice job of using visuals while explaining emergency preparedness for earthquakes. PDFs are in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Vietname... (more)

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Fire alarms happen at hotels more often than you think. Be prepared for the loud noises and disorientation ahead of time. This particular alarm is a voice alarm. Video shows person making their way down the stairs. From newlus on YouTube (less)Fire alarms happen at hotels more often than you think. Be prepared for the loud noises and disorientation ahead of time. This particular alarm is a voice alarm. Video shows person making their way... (more)

Tags: safety visual support, emergency procedure, emergency preparedness, disaster preparedness, vacation, fire drill, fire alarm, fire safety, hotel, sensory issues, anxiety issues