Lessons · Environmental dimension
Emergency Preparedness at Home
Emergency kits, heat, sandstorms, floods, cold and official alerts. 8 lessons, about 1.5 hours in all.
- 01Why prepare: thinking ahead about emergencies10 min At home, someone else probably kept the torch, the spare water and the calm head. When you live on your own, that person is you. Preparing…
- 02Building an emergency kit for a student flat12 min A good emergency kit for a student does not need to be big or expensive. It needs to cover a few days without power, water or shops, and…
- 03Extreme heat in the GCC12 min You grew up with Gulf summers, but at home someone else kept the AC serviced and reminded you to drink. Living independently, heat becomes…
- 04Sandstorms and dust10 min A dust storm can turn a clear afternoon orange in minutes. For most people it is unpleasant rather than dangerous, but for anyone with…
- 05Floods and heavy rain12 min In April 2024 the UAE saw roads turn into rivers. Floods are also common in the UK and many other places students move to. Flood safety is…
- 06Cold-weather emergencies abroad12 min If you grew up in the Gulf, your first real winter can be a shock. Snow, ice, short dark days and a heating system you have never used all…
- 07Staying informed: official alerts and apps10 min In an emergency, the right message at the right moment can tell you to stay inside, avoid a road or head to safety. Make sure official…
- 08A family communication plan when you live far away11 min When something happens in the city where you study, your family will hear about it on the news, often before you can call. A simple plan…