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New Triple Zero app making it easier for kids to learn about emergencies
Teaching schoolkids what to do during emergencies such as floods , storms and tsunamis is the focus of a new program launched by the NSW State Emergency Service ( SES ).
The Triple Zero Kids ’ Challenge uses online games , challenges , and schoolbased learning activities to deliver key safety messages about emergencies , including actions to take during one .
The challenge includes three new modules focusing on safety during emergencies , with lesson plans , learning activities , materials and resources provided to schools for each module .
The modules , which target children from kindergarten to grade two , have been developed with both national and state curriculums in mind .
The flood module examines the causes of floods , the dangers of playing in floodwater , and what to take if you need
to evacuate . The storm module focuses on the importance of preparedness and weather , while the tsunami modules look at warning signs , how tsunamis are monitored and what to do in one .
Game-based activities in the Triple Zero Kids ’ Challenge engage children in key safety messaging , including what to pack in an emergency kit , the importance of bringing items inside from a yard , and potential dangers in floodwater .
The Triple Zero Kids ’ Challenge App is available on Google Play and Apple App Store and will be rolled out across the state by NSW SES members .
All online modules and school resources are available free of charge . An online game platform for classroom play can also be accessed at kids . triplezero . gov . au .
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