The Quebec Civil Protection web site has several pages for young people that address disasters and emergency preparedness. With the spring thaw upon us there is a risk of flooding in several Quebec rivers, including the Châteauguay, the Yamaska and the Richelieu Rivers. People who live in the regions along these rivers know flooding is an annual concern, especially if ice blocks the flow of the melt water. There may be more reason to watch for flooding this year, with the extremely large snowfall we’ve had this past winter.

Children can learn about disasters and the Civil Protection service, and also how to pack an emergency kit. To reinforce the learning there is a game in which kids go from room to room picking up items such as warm clothing, water, food and a flashlight. The goal is to pack the bag quickly and get to an emergency shelter before disaster strikes. The game involves a small amount of reading (for the checklist) but could conceivably be be played by a non-reader. It will appeal to all primary age children. You can find the game here in English, or look around the site for other cool activities.

The French pages offer the same kid-friendly activities; it might be a fun addition to your second language classes to repeat the games in French!

For parents who want to have the latest news about the flood watch you can go to the Civil Protection web site. Summaries of available information are given in English and French, but the actual site content (weather updates, etc.) is in French only.

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