Will my mamma pappa die too?

It is scary. One doesnt want to think about it. But, it is essential. One needs to know what sort of precautionary measures the school you send your children to has in place to keep your children safe. Have fire safety drills been conducted, ever? Do they have firefighting equipment at hand in event of a blaze breaking out? Do they talk to the students ever about what they should do in the event of a hostage situation? Do they have an emergency back up plan in the event of any crisis?
I know that my son cannot be counted on to keep still and stay calm. He's watched too many Superhero movies to kid himself that he can take on anything. And doesnt realise that unlike the movies, there's not always a happy ending.
He saw the Israeli toddler Moshe crying, and asked me, "Mamma, why is the baby crying?"
I had to explain it was because the baby's mamma and Pappa died in a terrorist attack. Then I had to explain to him, as gently as possible, what a terrorist attack was. Like the Joker in Dark Knight, he asked me. Yes, I replied.
"Will my mamma pappa die too?" he asked, his eyes, wide, scared. And my heart broke into a million pieces. No love. Your mamma pappa are very strong. They have two glasses of gu gu and do exercise everyday. Nothing will happen to your Mamma Pappa. And I hugged him tight. And squeezed back some tears. And made Pappa show off his biceps, which he did so gladly. Was he reassured? I hope so.
But here is something that we should all know. And try to teach our children. And pray they never need to use it.

From www.ready.gov
Create a family communication plan so you can get in touch with family members. Give copies of contact information and meeting locations to everyone in your family
Options are available: telephones, cell phones, and e-mail are all great ways to get in touch with family members.
Make sure you know the emergency plan at your child's school.
Make a decision about where you will meet in case you can't get home during an emergency.
Understand that it may take time to get through to everyone. Try to be patient.
Needs of your pets should be kept in mind. Keep a pet carrier for easy transport.
Inform yourself. Watch news broadcasts, read online news updates, or listen to a battery-operated radio for official guidance during an emergency, but also prepare in advance.
Copies of your emergency plan should be in your emergency supply kit in case you need to leave in a hurry.
Ask kids to discuss their concerns and feelings. Do they understand the family plan?
Take the kids to visit the "meeting spots" so that they are familiar and feel comfortable finding them on their own if necessary.
Emergencies take many forms. Categorize different types of emergencies and discuss the level of concern related to each and how that is reflected in your family plan.