Respecto al terremoto que azotó nuestro país, me llama profundamente la atención la preocupación de los colegios California respecto al tema. Existe allá el mes de la preparación nacional para los terremotos. Durante el mes de abril se establece una serie de actividades y de procesos de enseñanza en las escuelas e instituciones, que permite entregar a los niños y ciudadanos una clara perspectiva de que hacer en caso de un sismo. Es claro que como docentes debemos integrar esta temática que es transvesal y de vital importancia.
He aquí algunos tips para incluirlos en nuestras clases de inglés:
Make a Plan
Planning ahead is the first step to a calmer and more assured disaster response.
Talk with your family about potential disasters.
Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
Plan and designate a place to meet after a disaster has struck.
Designate an out-of-state friend to be your family contact.
Learn how and when to turn utilities off (water, gas and electricity).
Tell everyone in the home where emergency contact information is located.
Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms. Remember to test smoke detectors monthly and change batteries at least once a year.
Determine the best escape routes out of your home.
Check if you have adequate insurance coverage.
Take a Red Cross first aid and CPR Class.
Practice the plan.
Build a Kit
Keep your disaster supply items in a sturdy, easy-to-carry container such as a backpack, duffle bag or covered container and store in a convenient location known to the entire family. Remember to check dates of both food items and batteries and change water supply every six months for freshness. Keep enough supplies in your disaster supply kit to meet the needs of your family for a minimum of three days. Remember to prepare for family members with special requirements, such as infants, elderly or disabled persons.
Water (a minimum of one gallon per person per day).
Food (non-perishable, high-protein items).
First aid kit (including prescription and non-prescription medicine).
Flashlight (including extra batteries).
Tools and supplies (including scissors, aspirin, knife, can opener and sanitary supplies).
Battery-operated radio.
Clothing and bedding (one set of clothing and shoes per family member and sleeping articles).
Money.
Pet supplies (including food, water, leash and medication).
Map of the surrounding area.
Contact information.
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