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Emergency Ready: Simple Steps to Prepare

Emergency Ready: Simple Steps to Prepare
August 22, 2025
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Emergencies like natural disasters, fires, or even power outages aren’t something that families normally want to think about, but being prepared can make all the difference. In this episode, host Bo McMillan sits down with Dr. Nathan Timm, medical director of emergency management at Cincinnati Children’s, to talk about practical ways families can get ready for unexpected situations without feeling overwhelmed.  

What we talk about in this episode: 

  • How to talk with kids about emergencies  
  • First aid kits and what items to include 
  • Fire safety 
  • Checking fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors 
  • Starter checklist for natural disasters 
  • Hospital recommended safety tips  

This episode is packed with steps families can take to make their home safer. Tune in to learn how a little preparation can go a long way in keep your loved ones safe. 

Resources mentioned in episode: 

https://www.ready.gov

Other Resources: 

Emergency and Disaster Planning | Ongoing Support Resources 

Disaster Preparedness Resources for Families  

For emergency kits and learn more about the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/store/training-supplies 

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The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Nathan L. Timm, MD
About the author: Nathan L. Timm, MD

Nathan Timm, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Cincinnati Children’s. His areas of interest include disaster management and surge capacity planning. He is an active member of emergency management teams at the local, state and national levels. He is an attending physician in the Emergency Department and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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