Extreme Weather
Supporting Children & Youth
Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, fires, and extreme heat, which can take a serious toll on people’s emotional wellbeing, especially youth. Explore our practical, age-appropriate resources to help adults support children and youth through dangerous weather events. These tools offer guidance on how to prepare and talk about what’s happening, process emotions, and build a sense of safety and resilience.
Print out the tips sheets and:
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Store in easy to find spots at home
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Put in your emergency “go bag”
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Distribute at your kid's school and use in your classroom
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Post in community spaces such as libraries, community centers, houses of worship, etc.
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Share with others: neighbors, colleagues, and friends
The tips sheets were written by Laura Carter Robinson, Psy.D.
Preparation (Read First)
PREPARATION
During an Event (Read Second)
WILDFIRES
HEAT
FLOODS
HURRICANES & STORMS
Emergency Mental Health Phone Numbers
Download the emergency numbers below which include resources for people with disabilities and Spanish speakers.
PHONE NUMBERS
Learn More about the Tips
Guide from Extreme Weather Survivors
Download the guide created by Extreme Weather Survivors about using the Climate Emotions Wheel to talk with kids about their feelings due to a weather disaster, plus other resources including preparation and afterwards.
Watch the videos below from Extreme Weather Survivors on parenting, recovery and sharing your story.
Meet Your Neighbors
Our “Meet Your Neighbors” guide highlights the importance of building connections with those around you as a simple but powerful way to strengthen community resilience. Knowing your neighbors helps ensure you can support one another and stay safer during dangerous weather disasters. This guide was created by members of our 2025 Gen Z cohort and their facilitator.
Watch below to learn how to be an ally to an extreme weather survivor.
Learn More
Watch the videos below to learn more about extreme heat and fires for parents, educators and Gen Zers, plus a video about ways to develop resilience about extreme weather events.
Extreme heat tips for parents, educators & Gen Zers
Fires tips for parents, educators & Gen Zers
Building individual and community resilience before and after for parents & educators
