The document provides information about preparing for natural disasters through e-learning. It discusses where to find weather information and how to understand weather forecasts. It emphasizes the importance of having an emergency plan that includes essential contacts, how to turn off utilities, a meeting place, and a grab bag. A grab bag should contain spare clothes, food, water, documents, and other supplies. The document also discusses what to do during power outages, such as switching off appliances and conserving phone and laptop batteries. The overall message is on being informed about impending weather risks and having an action plan to stay safe.

1. PREPAREDNESS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

2. WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION
ABOUT WEATHER
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3. WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION
ABOUT WEATHER
HOW TO UNDERSTAND WEATHER
FORECASTS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

4. WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION
ABOUT WEATHER
HOW TO UNDERSTAND WEATHER
FORECASTS
HOW TO BE PREPARED
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

5. WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION
ABOUT WEATHER
HOW TO UNDERSTAND WEATHER
FORECASTS
HOW TO BE PREPARED
WHERE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT
IMMINENT RISKS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

6. WHERE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION
ABOUT WEATHER
HOW TO UNDERSTAND WEATHER
FORECASTS
HOW TO BE PREPARED
WHERE TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT
IMMINENT RISKS
ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING
ADULTS AND PROFESSIONALS ADVICE AND
INSTRUCTIONS
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7. Weather is not always the same. You can tell so by looking
outside or find out about the weather by watching weather
forecasts on the TV, Internet, Mobile phone apps, Radio and
so on.
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

8. Weather is not always the same. You can tell so by looking
outside or find out about the weather by watching weather
forecasts on the TV, Internet, Mobile phone apps, Radio and
so on.
A STORM is when weather gets:
VERY UNSETTLED
WET
WINDY
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9. Weather is not always the same. You can tell so by looking
outside or find out about the weather by watching weather
forecasts on the TV, Internet, Mobile phone apps, Radio and
so on.
A STORM is when weather gets:
VERY UNSETTLED
WET
WINDY
STORMS CAN ALSO BRING:
SNOW
HAIL OR SLEET
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
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10. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

11. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
A WEATHER FORECAST is a report
that tells us what the weather is likely to
be today, tomorrow or next week.
You can see or hear weather forecasts on
TV, radio, on the Internet or in
newspapers. Weather forecasts help us
to plan our lives:
• We can wear warm clothes if the
weather will be cold
• We can take an umbrella with us if it
is going to rain
The person who tells us about the
weather is a WEATHER FORECASTER.

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13. After watching the weather forecast, take some basic steps whenever
you go outside and decide if you need to:
 Wear warm clothes
 Take a waterproof coat
 Take a hat, gloves and a scarf
 Take your mobile phone with you and make sure it is charged
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14. After watching the weather forecast, take some basic steps whenever
you go outside and decide if you need to:
 Wear warm clothes
 Take a waterproof coat
 Take a hat, gloves and a scarf
 Take your mobile phone with you and make sure it is charged
You and your family can also:
MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
MAKE A GRAB BAG
PUT TOGETHER AN EMERGENCY
KIT FOR CARS AND VEHICLES
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15. MAKE AN
EMERGENCY PLAN
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16. MAKE AN
EMERGENCY PLAN
Your family should come up with a plan of what you would all do in
an emergency. If a storm or other emergency happens, you all need to
know how to stay safe.
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17. MAKE AN
EMERGENCY PLAN
Your family should come up with a plan of what you would all do in
an emergency. If a storm or other emergency happens, you all need to
know how to stay safe.
An emergency plan helps you to act during the emergency. You
should create the plan together so that everyone in your family knows
what to do.
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

18. MAKE AN
EMERGENCY PLAN
Your family should come up with a plan of what you would all do in
an emergency. If a storm or other emergency happens, you all need to
know how to stay safe.
An emergency plan helps you to act during the emergency. You
should create the plan together so that everyone in your family knows
what to do.
You should try to foresee all the risks and the plan should guide you
step by step on how to help each other and stay safe.
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19. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
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20. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
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EMERGENCY CONTACT
DETAILS - ELECTRICITY AND
GAS SUPPLIER, WATER
COMPANY, TELEPHONE
PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL,
WORK , LOCAL COUNCIL, HOME
INSURANCE...

21. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
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EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS -
ELECTRICITY AND GAS SUPPLIER, WATER
COMPANY, TELEPHONE PROVIDER,
DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WORK , LOCAL
COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...
HOW TO TURN OFF THE GAS, ELECTRICITY
AND WATER

22. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - ELECTRICITY
AND GAS SUPPLIER, WATER COMPANY,
TELEPHONE PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL,
WORK , LOCAL COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...
HOW TO TURN OFF THE GAS, ELECTRICITY
AND WATER
AGREED MEETING PLACE FOR THE FAMILY TO
GET IN CONTACT WITH OTHERS

23. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - ELECTRICITY
AND GAS SUPPLIER, WATER COMPANY, TELEPHONE
PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WORK , LOCAL
COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...
HOW TO TURN OFF THE GAS, ELECTRICITY AND
WATER
AGREED MEETING PLACE FOR THE FAMILY TO
GET IN CONTACT WITH OTHERS
DETAILS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU MAY NEED
TO BE CONTACTED (PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU
AND WHO CAN YOU HELP)

24. A TYPICAL EMERGENCY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME SHOULD CONTAIN
THE FOLLOWING:
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS - ELECTRICITY AND
GAS SUPPLIER, WATER COMPANY, TELEPHONE
PROVIDER, DOCTOR, SCHOOL, WORK , LOCAL
COUNCIL, HOME INSURANCE...
HOW TO TURN OFF THE GAS, ELECTRICITY AND
WATER
AGREED MEETING PLACE FOR THE FAMILY TO
GET IN CONTACT WITH OTHERS
DETAILS OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU MAY
NEED TO BE CONTACTED (PEOPLE WHO CAN
HELP YOU AND WHO CAN YOU HELP)
A LIST OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR A GRAB BAG

25. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
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26. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
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27. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
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28. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
WHERE TO GO
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29. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
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30. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
HOW TO CONTACT OTHERS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

31. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
HOW TO CONTACT OTHERS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW
THE ORIGINAL EMERGENCY PLAN
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32. Your EMERGENCY PLAN should tell you:
HOW TO ACT DURING AN EMERGENCY
WHERE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AN
EMERGENCY
WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
HOW TO CONTACT OTHERS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW
THE ORIGINAL EMERGENCY PLAN
WHO WILL HELP YOU
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33. Plan everything together and make sure
everybody knows how the plan works
Practice your plan, play it through to
make sure you do not forget anything
Practice gathering your grab bag and
how to leave house safely
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34. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

35. A grab bag is a bag or container
safely stored in your house to be
picked up quickly and it
contains:
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36. A grab bag is a bag or container
safely stored in your house to be
picked up quickly and it
contains:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU
MAY NEED IF YOU HAVE
TO LEAVE HOME QUICKLY
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

37. A grab bag is a bag or container
safely stored in your house to be
picked up quickly and it
contains:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU
MAY NEED IF YOU HAVE
TO LEAVE HOME QUICKLY
DOCUMENTS OR OTHER
IMPORTANT PAPERS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

38. A grab bag is a bag or container
safely stored in your house to be
picked up quickly and it
contains:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU
MAY NEED IF YOU HAVE
TO LEAVE HOME QUICKLY
DOCUMENTS OR OTHER
IMPORTANT PAPERS
MEDICATIONS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

39. A grab bag is a bag or container
safely stored in your house to be
picked up quickly and it
contains:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU
MAY NEED IF YOU HAVE
TO LEAVE HOME QUICKLY
DOCUMENTS OR OTHER
IMPORTANT PAPERS
MEDICATIONS
PROVISIONS (FOOD AND
DRINKS)
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41. SPARE
CLOTHES
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42. SPARE
CLOTHES
COAT
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43. SPARE
CLOTHES
COAT
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YOUR
PET

44. SPARE
CLOTHES
COAT
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PENCILS AND
PAPERYOUR
PET

45. SPARE
CLOTHES
GLASSES (IF YOU WEAR THEM
COAT
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
PENCILS AND
PAPERYOUR
PET

46. SPARE
CLOTHES
GLASSES (IF YOU WEAR THEM
COAT
SOFT
TOY
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PENCILS AND
PAPERYOUR
PET

47. YOUR BAG IS
SMALL AND
HAS ONLY
YOUR OWN
THINGS
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48. YOUR FAMILY
GRAB BAG IS BIG
AND CONTAINS
ALL THE
ESSENTIAL
THINGS FOR
EVERYBODY. IT
HAS BEEN PUT
TOGETHER BY
YOUR FAMILY
MEMBERS
YOUR BAG IS
SMALL AND
HAS ONLY
YOUR OWN
THINGS
e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters

49. YOUR FAMILY
GRAB BAG IS BIG
AND CONTAINS
ALL THE
ESSENTIAL
THINGS FOR
EVERYBODY. IT
HAS BEEN PUT
TOGETHER BY
YOUR FAMILY
MEMBERS
YOUR BAG IS
SMALL AND
HAS ONLY
YOUR OWN
THINGS
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DON’T PUT YOUR
PET IN YOUR BAG
– USE A PET
CARRIER!

50. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT

51. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
During a storm and high
winds it is possible that there
will be a power cut – this is
when the electricity or gas
supply is stopped
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT

52. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
During a storm and high
winds it is possible that there
will be a power cut – this is
when the electricity or gas
supply is stopped
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Check out the
neighbours’ houses – If
your neighbours still
have power but your
home doesn’t, it is likely
that the problem lies
with your own fuses or
trip switches. If there is
no power to the whole
street then an adult
should contact your local
energy supplier to
inform them and ask for
information

53. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A POWER CUT?

54. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A POWER CUT?
Switch off appliances – Unplug
sensitive appliances such as
TVs, satellite equipment and
computers. Switch off all
electrical appliances that may
have been in use when the
supply was interrupted, but
should not be left unattended
such as cookers, electric fires,
irons and hair straighteners.

55. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
LEAVE A LIGHT
SWITCHED ON –
Leave, or switch on, at least one
light so you will know when
the power has been restored.

56. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Limit the use of your laptop or
mobile phone

57. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Limit the use of your laptop or
mobile phone
DON’T USE YOUR DEVICES
UNNECESSARILY - SAVE
BATTERY POWER

58. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Limit the use of your laptop or
mobile phone
DON’T USE YOUR DEVICES
UNNECESSARILY - SAVE
BATTERY POWER
Use a battery powered or wind-
up radio to tune into news
updates.

59. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Avoid opening your fridge or
freezer more than necessary –
Leave your fridge door closed if
possible until the supply is
restored

60. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
Avoid opening your fridge or
freezer more than necessary –
Leave your fridge door closed if
possible until the supply is
restored
GOOD TO KNOW - a full freezer
will stay colder for longer, so if
your freezer is only partially full
then consider freezing containers
of water to fill the empty space!

61. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES

62. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS

63. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS
CANDLES

64. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS
CANDLES
 Place them on a stable non-combustible surface
where they can’t be knocked off

65. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS
CANDLES
 Place them on a stable non-combustible surface
where they can’t be knocked off
 Place them away from curtains and soft
furnishings

66. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS
CANDLES
 Place them on a stable non-combustible surface
where they can’t be knocked off
 Place them away from curtains and soft
furnishings
 Keep them out of the reach of children and pets

67. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
YOU CAN ALSO USE
TORCH WITH
WORKING
BATTERIES
PARAFFIN OR
GAS LAMPS
CANDLES
 Place them on a stable non-combustible surface
where they can’t be knocked off
 Place them away from curtains and soft
furnishings
 Keep them out of the reach of children and pets
 Do not leave them unattended!

68. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PETS
Most pets will not be affected by a
power cut but you should comfort
them anyway.

69. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER CUT
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PETS
Most pets will not be affected by a
power cut but you should comfort
them anyway.
If you have tropical fish or exotic
animals, you should be prepared
for how to take care of them
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PET
SHOP FOR INFORMATION
AND HELP!

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71. STORMS CAN SOMETIMES BE UNEXPECTED
•MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILY KNOWS WHERE
YOU ARE AT ALL TIMES
•KEEP YOUR PHONE WITH YOU
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72. STORMS CAN SOMETIMES BE UNEXPECTED
•MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILY KNOWS WHERE YOU
ARE AT ALL TIMES
•KEEP YOUR PHONE WITH YOU
LOOK AT THE WEATHER FORECAST
•PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT KIND OF WEATHER
YOU IS FORECASTED
•FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADVICE
GIVEN
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73. STORMS CAN SOMETIMES BE UNEXPECTED
•MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILY KNOWS WHERE YOU
ARE AT ALL TIMES
•KEEP YOUR PHONE WITH YOU
LOOK AT THE WEATHER FORECAST
•PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT KIND OF WEATHER
YOU IS FORECASTED
•FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADVICE
GIVEN
KEEP CALM AND DON’T PANIC
•ASK FOR HELP IF YOU ARE IN TROUBLE AND
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO
•REMEMBER WHAT YOU PRACTICED WITH YOUR
FAMILY, GRAB YOUR BAG AND GO TO THE SAFE
PLACE IF INSTRUCTED
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74. e-Learning for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters
LEARN ABOUT HOW TO :
MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
MAKE A GRAB BAG
MAKE AN EMERGENCY KIT FOR
VEHICLES
PRACTICE READING WEATHER
FORECASTS

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