Emergencies
Introduction
This topic introduces PSYV's to the wider topic of emergencies and how to respond to them.
Outcomes
On completion PSYV's will understand:
what an emergency is
the way an emergency situation can develop in a range of different settings
why and how people around the world prepare for emergencies
how they, and their families can be better prepared for an emergency in the home, at school or in other situation
Location
Group room or classroom
Duration
1 to 6 x 30 minute blocks.
Resources
You will need access to the Red Cross website.
Activity 1: Icebreaker
Play the emergency bingo game developed by PJ White and published by the Red Cross. Remember you will need to print copies of the bingo card.
Activity 2: What is an Emergency?
In groups of 3-6 create a large Venn diagram to separate different photos into emergency or not emergency. You will find the Venn diagram PDF, the and the photos ready for
Activity 3: Understanding Risk
This explores times when the phrase 'it will end in tears' comes true. It then moves towards understanding risk: what makes a situation serious or unsafe?
Activity 4: Mapping Disasters
In this activity you will explore emergency situations and how to respond to them. You need the emergency cards for this.
Activity 5: Taking Action
Looking at this wildfires preparation plan, the group will make up a plan for how they would prepare for a fire (or another emergency) that they might experience.
Follow Up
A good follow-up would be a talk from other emergency services such as Fire Brigade and Scottish Ambulance.
Why not invite someone from your local Red Cross centre?
Review
Once you have delivered this session, complete this review.