Disaster stations
You’ll need
- Flood scenarios resource
- Three copies of the item images resource (or actual items)
- Three tables
Before you begin
- Cut the item images along the lines, so each image is a separate card.
- Set up each scenario as a separate station, by putting the item cards (or real items) on the table alongside the scenario image.
The game
- Split into small groups.
- Each group should start at the first station (the heavy rain scenario). The group should discuss the questions, and choose the three item cards (or three items) that would be most helpful.
- Each group should move to the second station (the flooding scenario). They should discuss the questions, and choose three item cards (or three items) to represent the three things they would take with them.
- Each group should move to the third station (the emergency accommodation scenario). They should think about the questions, and choose three item cards (or three items) to represent the three things they miss the most.
- Each group should look at their nine items, and reflect on their journey. They should choose the five most important of their items, and write them down or draw them.
- Everyone should come together and think about the journeys they made. Why did they choose the items they did at each stage? Were different items important at different times? Which items were essential for survival? Was it difficult to leave some items behind?
Reflection
This activity needed you to problem-solve. Did you think about the source of the problem? Did the source of the problem change the items you might need to tackle the problem? Did you stop and think about your options before making a decision? Were your choices realistic? Did you think about how your choices might’ve worked afterwards, once everyone had shared their ideas?
This activity also reminded you that you’re a local, national, and international citizen. Are extreme weather events and seismic hazards something which happen locally, nationally, or internationally? Do we share responsibilities to make sure extreme weather events and seismic hazards are as rare as possible? Do we have a responsibility to help people who’ve experienced these events? How could we help people who’ve faced them?
Safety
All activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get approval for the activity, and have suitable supervision and an InTouch process.
Make it accessible
All Scout activities should be inclusive and accessible.
