Santa is getting ready to pack his sleigh for a busy holiday season.
Can you help Santa build his go-kit, a special bag with everything he needs to stay safe and warm?
Let’s play and find out what belongs in Santa’s go-kit!
It’s dark, and Santa can’t see where he dropped his cookie bag!
What should he use to help him see in the dark?
A Flashlight
Flashlights help you see when the power goes out or when it’s dark outside.
Santa might get hungry, but his cookies are stale!
What kind of food should he pack in his go-kit?
Granola bars or fruit snacks - Pack food that lasts a long time and doesn’t need a refrigerator.
Blitzen accidentally tipped over Santa’s water jug!
What’s something Santa should always keep extra of?
Bottled Water - You need clean water to drink and stay healthy during an emergency.
How can he still find his way home?
Use a paper map - Maps help when phones or GPS don’t work.
What should Santa pack to stay warm?
Extra clothes or a warm blanket - Warm clothes and blankets keep you cozy if you get cold or wet.
What can help him feel better?
A first aid kit - A first aid kit helps fix small cuts or burns.
What does Santa have in his go-kit that can help?
A phone charger - A phone charger helps you stay in touch with your family or friends.
What should Santa give him?
A toy or blanket - Pets feel better with something familiar, like a favorite toy or blanket.
What can he use to listen to weather updates?
A radio - A radio helps you hear important news when other things don’t work.
Twice a year - Check your go-kit twice a year to replace old food or batteries.
Santa has lots of lists. Which one helps him stay prepared for emergencies?
His emergency preparedness list - An emergency preparedness list helps everyone know what to pack and where to go if something unexpected happens.
Great job, helpers!
You helped Santa build his emergency go-kit! Now you can build one, too —with your family!
Learn more at stlouiscountymn.gov/prepare