Canada is preparing. British Columbia is announcing a new program in classrooms to help students better prepare for emergencies. The Master of Disaster program was developed in collaboration with a working group of teachers, local Emergency Program Coordinators, and stakeholders.
To become a Master of Disaster, Canadian students are provided with the knowledge necessary to prepare for the worst should disaster strike, as well as the skills to create more-resilient and connected households and families that understand the importance of working together before, during and after an emergency.
The Master of Disaster program teaches emergency preparedness from a proactive, all-hazards perspective. By taking the lessons they learn in the classroom home with them, Canadian students can help protect their families and – by extension – their communities.
