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Monday, 07 March 2011
- Research what a disaster is. Come up with a definition that is agreed on by experts and explain it in your own words.
- Introduce your disaster by defining it and describing what it is in your own voice.
- Create a glossary of terms and keywords. These might include the names of government organizations, technical terms, etc. All description is in your own voice.
- Address each of the following for your disasters (200-250 word paragraph each):
- What is the best way to be prepared ahead of time for it?
- What is the best way to survive it while it is going on?
- What is the best way to survive the first 72 hours?
- The first week?
- Longer than a week?
- Include list for a survival kit (complete list of necessities)
- Use at least 5 sources for information. No short sources. Include links to all your sources.
- Include pictures and/or video, interactive features (maps, games, etc.)
- Hand in at least 5 pages of notes
- Post all your work to the Preparedness blog
Natural
- Earthquake: Kyle, Brenda
- Flood: Brenda, Brisa
- Wildfire: Jessica, Delaney
- Tsunami: Brisa
- Drought: Tiara
- Volcanic eruption: Kyle
- Severe weather (snow, rain): Delaney, Jordan
- Severe Weather (heat, cold): Amber
Human Caused
- Terrorism: Eivie
- Toxic spill/leak: Eivie
- Nuclear accident: Jordan, Jessica
- Epidemic: Tiara
Resources
- A Citizen Guide to Disaster Preparedness
- Are you prepared?
- ASPCA: Disaster Preparedness
- Be Prepared To Survive The Next Terrorist Attack Or Natural Disaster
- Disaster Information - FEMA
- Disaster Preparedness (commercial site)
- Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response
- Disaster Preparedness Tips for Homeowners and Renters
- Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children's Needs
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Emergency Preparedness Information
- EPA: Emergency Preparedness (Water)
- FAQs about building evacuation
- FEMA: Are You Ready
- Healthy Shelter Living
- National Center for Disaster Preparedness
- Prepare.org
- Preparedness Information When It's Needed Most
- Ready.gov
- Surviving a Nuclear Disaster
Wednesday, 03 November 2010
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