Objective: Think critically about emergency preparedness and response by crafting a fictional story that includes all key survival elements: planning, evacuation, helping others, and post-disaster actions.

Instructions:

1. Scenario Setup:
   • Choose a disaster: fire, flood, earthquake, or landslide.
   • Imagine it happened to you and your family. Your home was destroyed or severely damaged.
2. Story Requirements:
   • Start of the Story: Describe your life before the disaster.
     • How did you first hear about the potential danger?
     • What were the warning signs (if any)? Did you take them seriously?
   • Evacuation:
     • When did you realize you had to leave?
     • What did you take with you? (Include items from your emergency kit.)
     • How did you plan your escape route?
   • Helping Others:
     • Did you assist someone in need (e.g., family, neighbors)?
     • How did you work as a team to stay safe?
   • After the Disaster:
     • What happened when the disaster ended?
     • How did you find shelter, food, or water?
     • Reflect on how preparedness helped or what you wish you had done differently.
3. Include These Features:
   • Evacuation Safety: Describe how you planned your route to avoid danger.
   • Emergency Kit: Mention key items you took and how they helped.
   • Communication: Explain how you stayed informed (e.g., radio, alerts).
   • Teamwork: Highlight how you helped others or worked together to stay safe.
4. Length and Format:
   • Write 300–500 words.
   • Include a creative title (e.g., “The Night the River Took Everything”).
   • Use vivid descriptions and emotions to make the story engaging.