Mock Disaster: A Learning Module

The Mock Disaster Learning Module can serve as a stand alone project or in conjunction with other Learning Modules dealing with natural disasters and preparedness. This module provides the framework to execute a disaster drill during which students will be able to practice their preparedness skills in a safe environment. This type of practice gives students the confidence necessary if they should ever encounter an actual disaster.

This is a large scale project and while the benefits to both students and community that they serve are substantial, it is time intensive. Before beginning this project make sure your partners within the school understand this beforehand. Several planning meetings prior to the drill will be absolutely necessary for everyone to attend. Additionally this project gives you the opportunity to establish partnerships with local first response units. These partnerships will be valuable in the future if you choose to implement other Learning Modules from this program, a number of which depend on police, fire, and emergency response units as major partners. (authors)