Student’s Disaster Kit (DDM)

Once again a natural disaster (the massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan) has reminded us that we must be prepared at all times. To keep the Territory, and more so the educational institutions, in a state of readiness, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) as been carrying out simulation disaster evacuation exercises. You might have heard the sirens earlier today as they were doing one such exercise.

As part of the overall plan the DDM now requires each student 3 years old and above to have a Student’s Disaster Kit. The kit is a backpack with disaster supplies. The child’s name should be written clearly on the backpack and on all items contained therein.

Please assemble your child’s kit and return the kit form to First Impressions by Monday 28th March 2011.

The kit should contain the following:

Remember parents, you should use this as an example of what you might keep in your car or office for yourself in case of disaster.

Were you a Scout growing up? The Scout Motto of the Scout Movement has been used by millions of Scouts around the world since 1907: BE PREPARED