Three easy ways to keep the kids entertained during Hurricane Irene or other natural disasters

Seeing how crazy everything's been here on the East Coast over the last 3 days got me to thinking: How do you keep the kids entertained and not going stir crazy during wacky weather.  Here's three suggestions:

1. Make a Game of It: Explain to the children that you have a mission: Operation Protect-the-House.  How quickly can you assemble the batteries?  Who can carry the water fastest?  Practice your evacuation plan.  
2. Multiple Activities - Take a few minutes and plan many activities.  Have your little ones occupied, but as soon as they get bored, move onto the next one.  Alternate fast moving activities (hockey in the play room) to board games in the living room.
3. Involve the Children: Have the kids help you plan your meals.  Let them know what the weather is and how it impacts you.  Use the opportunity to teach children about the weather phenomenon.

Best of luck!