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Welcome to Youth CDE! Our mission involves preparing the youth of Central Maryland for emergency disasters through fun, hands-on presentations, service learning projects, and outreach. Helping the community to prepare for emergency disasters is a significant part of the American Red Cross mission. Every year, about 65 people die inside their homes as a result of a fire, and about 12 of these deaths are children under the age of 15.

 Don't be scared, be prepared!
Squiggy is our mascot.

Disasters can strike at any given moment. Youths and adults must prepare themselves when disasters happen. Youth CDE provides students, parents, and teachers with essential information on various disasters, preparation for disasters, and recovery from disasters.

It has been said that “It’s better safe than sorry.” Do you know what to do in case a disaster hits? To get educated, click or roll over the icons below.
What is terrorism? The use of violence by a person or group with an intention to scare the government or society. For more information, click on icon.What is fire? The process of combustion or burning of inflammable materials (like paper, wood, cloth, etc.) producing heat and light and (often) smoke. For more information, click on icon.What is a flood? An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. For more information, click on icon.What is a hurricane? A severe tropical cyclone originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea or eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains. For more information, click on icon.What are thunderstorms? A storm with lightning caused by changes in air pressure. Severe thunderstorms can bring heavy rains, strong winds, hail, and tornados. For more information, click on icon.What is a winter storm? A storm with lots of snow, sometimes hail, and strong cold wind. For more information, click on icon.What is a tornado? A funnel shaped cloud, striking the ground with whirling winds of up to 200 miles per hour. For more information, click on icon.
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