FEMA For Kids: Y2K For Kids

Yes, you read that correctly.  Not only does FEMA have a youth-oriented website, they still have a page up for Y2K!

Reminder: FEMA is an acronym for Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Did you know? FEMA stands for Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Slick graphics, FEMA.  Wait, am I going crazy or is that Y2K/eclipse image trademarked?  Apparently Y2K had a logo and I never even knew about it.

As a survivor of this traumatic event, I am glad to see that it hasn’t been forgotten.  It’s important that children learn the horrible truth about the Y2K bug.*  Speaking of which, it seems that FEMA managed to get a photograph of the little devil:

I wish this was the real Y2K bug.

I wish this was Y2K.

If you are still preparing for Y2K fallout, FEMA has some sound advice:

FEMA recommends that all families be prepared at all times. [...] That means having food and water for three days, flashlights and batteries, battery-powered radio and other important things in a disaster supply kit. FEMA is treating Y2K just like any other kind of possible disruption. You should, too!

Good thing I always keep these things handy.  Stay safe!

Don't forget to pack for sweater vests.

Don't forget to pack your sweater vests.

www.fema.gov/kids/y2k.htm

*The horrible truth: It was the biggest let-down of 8th grade.

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One Response to FEMA For Kids: Y2K For Kids

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