Rescue5 launches disaster preparedness book

MANILA, Philippines - Kids are in for a treat this week, but with an important purpose. As National Disaster Consciousness Month nears in July, Rescue5 will launch its disaster preparedness activity book for kids today at San Vicente Elementary School in Angono, Rizal.

Angono is flood-prone since it is situated near Laguna de Bay, thus disaster preparedness is much needed. Residents were heavily affected by flood during Ondoy and habagat. Also, students of San Vicente Elementary School have limited knowledge on disaster preparedness.

Rescue5 host Paolo Bediones (photo) will lead the distribution of the activity books and 72-hour survival kits to almost 600 Grades 2 and 3 students. Together with the Rescue5 team, and recruits Manu Sandejas and Shawn Yao, he will also conduct a demo to help students prepare for floods, fires and earthquakes.

The Rescue 5 activity book has also passed the review of the Department of Education (DepEd).