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Weathering it out DISASTERS – natural or man-made – can happen at anytime and anywhere to anybody. What would you do if you were in such a situation? Do you know any survival methods that you can fall back on? Believe it or not, there are schools that teach the techniques of survival which can be used in any situation. The
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Imagine that you and three of your friends are having a holiday on a cruise ship. However, in the middle of the sea, a fire breaks out and the ship begins to sink. You and your friends manage to save yourselves using a lifeboat. However, none of you know where you are or how long it will take for help to reach you. In groups of four, look in The Star for 10 items that all of you would need in such a scenario. Cut them out and paste them on a sheet of A3
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oldest survival school can be found in Utah in the United States. The Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) was set up in 1968 and is known for its rigorous training in preparing its students for the eventuality of a disaster. Would you be interested in such a survival course?
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paper. Then, rank the items according to the order of importance (with one being the most important and 10 being the least) for you to survive while waiting to be rescued. Give reasons for your answer. Next, share your list with your classmates. Do all of you have similar answers? As a class, come up with a top-five list that all of you agree on. Finally, write down the final list in the table below (complete with pictures and reasons).
Some essentials that would come in handy in times of trouble.
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In groups of four, read the article below, which has been adapted from StarMetro. Then, answer the questions that follow.
An app for quick updates on disasters
Registered CePAT users will receive updates on disasters within a 10km radius of their location.
KUALA LUMPUR folk can now get quick updates on disasters through a free service called CePAT, an app by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). “The main function of the app is to connect government agencies and the public to give information on disasters faster and in a more effective manner so that response can be quicker, more organised and effective,” said DBKL Socio-Economic Development executive director Datuk Ibrahim Yusoff. He added that the app provided information on rainfall, air pollution index, warnings on floods, landslides, accidents, fires, fallen trees, earthquakes, tsunamis and temporary relocation of flood victims. DBKL would be working with agencies such as the Meteorological Department, Department of Environment, Fire and Rescue Department, police, Road Transport Department and Public Works Department to get information and respond to incidents.
“The public can also help by reporting and giving us information on disasters if they are at the scene of the incident,” said Ibrahim. To use the app, users need to download the Telegram app and search for @mycepat on the app. Users then click “start” and the system will instruct users to register their phone numbers. Then, click “update location” to receive reports of any disaster within a 10km radius of their current location. Users would need to update their location on the app in order to receive updated reports. Ibrahim said they would monitor the effectiveness of CePAT and then find ways to expand the app including integrating it with Waze. “I want to see the response time of the emergency response team and revise the action plan if necessary,” he said. Ibrahim urged the agencies involved to respond to reports such as accidents within five minutes. (StarMetro, July 19, 2017)
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A. List the pros and cons of CePAT in the table below. PRO
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B. Discuss four ways to improve the app to make it more efficient and user-friendly. Then, do a short presentation on an improved version of the app. Ask your classmates for some feedback on your “product”. Which version do they prefer, the original one or yours?
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Imagine that it is “Raise Awareness Week” in your school. Look in The Star for an article on a man-made disaster (including fires or accidents) that has occurred in our country. In groups of four, pick out information from the article that can help raise awareness among your schoolmates about the following: ● How man-made disasters can be prevented; ● What to do in these types of disaster; and ● Where to go to seek help. Then, discuss how you would present the information to your schoolmates. For example, you can design a poster or perform a skit. Decide on the method of presentation and then carry it out.