Planning and Preparedness What are Children’s Unique Needs? Children’s needs before, during and after disasters are different from those of adults. These include reunification with families, mental health, play and physical activity, continuity of schooling and medical assistance. Read more Community Emergency Preparedness Save the Children is pilot-testing a community-wide, child-focused emergency preparendess program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The initiative will help this storm- and tornado-prone community prepare to meet children's needs in disasters in a comprehensive way. Read more Download the Emergency Planning Guide  The Unique Needs of Children in Emergencies is Save the Children's guide to writing emergency planning documents that address children's needs. Emergency management professionals and others can download this first-of-its-kind document by clicking on the link above. Download the Guide Partnerships and Advocacy In order to safeguard children before, during and after emergencies, Save the Children works in partnership with other emergency responders and with local, state and federal emergency managers. We also serve as a voice for children affected by disasters. Read more How You Can Help Help keep children in America safe and strong before, during and after emergencies. Donate to the U.S. Emergencies Fund and support our work. Donate now