Preparate con Pedro! Calor Extremo / Prepare with Pedro! Extreme Heat
Organization: Ready.gov, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Year: 2024

¡Prepárate con Pedro! Calor Extremo” es un cuento educativo creado por FEMA y la Cruz Roja Americana para enseñar a los niños cómo mantenerse seguros durante eventos de calor extremo. A través de Pedro y sus amigos, los lectores aprenden conceptos clave como “alerta de calor extremo”, señales de golpe de calor, y la importancia de hidratarse, vestirse adecuadamente y cuidar a los demás, incluidas las mascotas. Esta guía también promueve acciones como revisar el aire acondicionado, estar atentos a las noticias, y tener suministros listos. Ideal para introducir temas de seguridad climática a niños de forma divertida y accesible.
Prepare with Pedro: Extreme Heat is a child-friendly FEMA storybook on heat safety for kids, featuring Pedro the penguin as the guide. It teaches children how to stay safe during extreme heat events by drinking plenty of water, staying in cool places indoors or in the shade, and wearing sunscreen and light clothing. Pedro and his friends also show how to recognize warning signs of heat illness—like feeling dizzy or weak—and remind kids to tell an adult if they feel unwell. He also encourages kids to check on friends, neighbors, and pets during a heat wave to make sure everyone stays safe. Part of FEMA’s educational materials for youth disaster preparedness, this story makes learning about extreme heat safety fun and engaging for young readers.