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Safe America September 30, 2010. How do you get adults to change the way they behave or think?. Learning Objectives: 4 th /5 th graders assemble emergency kits 4 th /5 th graders form family communication plans 4 th /5 th gain knowledge of small and large emergencies. DISASTER.
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Safe America September 30, 2010
How do you get adults to change the way they behave or think?
Learning Objectives: • 4th/5th graders assemble emergency kits • 4th/5th graders form family communication plans • 4th/5th gain knowledge of small and large emergencies
DISASTER Dudes Dudes Instructional Materials • 1 Hour Base Lesson • Ready-to-Teach • Fun DVD • Supplemental Lessons • All subject areas • National standards
Learning Materials • Instructor Guides, DVDs • Copies of Student Handouts • Disaster Dudes Game Cards • Student Starter Emergency Kits
Pilot Year- 2008-2009 Despite original goal of being in 6 schools… 2009-2010 School Year • 44 schools • 4,400 students • 2.7% of Region I 5th grade population • 300 + schools • 20,000 students • 22% of R1 5th grade population 100% Pilot schools re-enlisted for 2nd year Expansion Region II & V
Post Disaster Debriefing Tool Unexpected Positive Outcomes Of STEP Age Connector Anxiety Reliever Compliment to School EOP’s Prepared Teachers Brought Family, Emergency Community, and Schools Together
Comparative STEP Safety Programs Home Preparedness Work Preparedness Fire Safety Hurricane Preparedness Man Made Incidents Emergency Management Affordable to Schools Easy to Instruct Low Prep Time Fun Learning Materials Lessons with State Standards Teachers Author Lessons Kits, Plans School Needs
STEP Website www.riema.ri.gov/step
Additional Preparedness Education Programs: • High School Camp Ed • Resiliency Training for School • Faculty/Staff • New Preparedness Partners: • Higher Education • Private Sector • Citizen Corps Affiliates
QUESTIONS? William R. Webster William.Webster@fema.gov Michelle Collins Michelle.Collins@fema.gov 617-956-7544 www.riema.ri.gov/step
Budget *note that Per student breakdown does not include travel funds.