Secondary school


The aim of this module is to provide secondary school students with the knowledge and skills for the prevention, preparedness, and response to natural disasters.

This e-learning module is divided in the following units:

This unit will provide secondary school students with the knowledge and skills for the prevention, preparedness and response to a flood.



This unit will provide secondary school students with the knowledge and skills for the prevention, preparedness and response to a storm.

This unit will provide secondary school students with the knowledge and skills for the prevention, preparedness and response to a heat wave situation.

This unit will provide secondary school students with the knowledge and skills for the prevention, preparedness and response to a wildfire.

Each Unit is divided in 3 parts:

Part 1: Prevention
The need to be aware of what happens during a natural disaster and what risks and impacts there may be.

Part 2: Preparedness
The need to be aware of how to prepare for a natural disaster. What information do they need? Where can they find this information? What preparations can help them react safely and effectively during a natural disaster?

Part 3: Response
A- Practical Actions: The need to know what practical actions to take; what to do and what not to do if there is a natural disaster.
B- Who will help and where can they get help?: The need to know what organisations/people will be involved in responding to a natural disaster and what each of these organisations/people will and will not do.
C- Safety: The need to know how to stay safe during a natural disaster. What should they do and what should they not do if there is a natural disaster? For example, if flood water is entering a property and they cannot escape, they need to move to the top floor of the building.
D- How can they help?: The need to maintain awareness of what is going on around them and other people they might be able to help by passing on information or advice (i.e. neighbours who are unaware of a flood or other warning).

Each unit is planned to be delivered in 3 hours. This entire e-learning module will therefore provide 12 hours of education on the prevention, preparedness and response to natural disasters to secondary school students.