What is preparedness?

Preparedness is when you get ready for something that might happen later.

Imagine you're getting ready for a storm, like when you know it's going to rain really hard. You put on your raincoat, grab an umbrella, and maybe even bring out the big boots just in case the water gets high. That’s preparedness: knowing something might happen, and doing things now so it's easier when it does.

Think of it like packing your lunch for school. If you know you're going to have math class, you might pack crackers or fruit, things that help you stay focused. But if you’re going to play soccer, maybe you bring granola bars instead, so you have energy to run around.

Preparedness is like having your lunch ready for the day, even if you don’t know exactly what will happen, you're ready for different things.

Sometimes, being prepared isn't about big storms or soccer games. It’s just a little bit of planning every day so that when things come up, you can handle them without getting too surprised, like knowing where your shoes are, or having your backpack ready for school.