‘What if…’ scenarios prompt participants to think about unexpected situations that could occur during an emergency event. Participants are presented with a potential natural disaster scenario, and are encouraged to think about their course of action. During this exercise, ‘What if…’ cards are randomly distributed to each group. These present a range of likely incidents that could impact a generic untested plan. The activity reveals assumptions or generalisations, so that participants question any pre-conceived ideas and consider appropriate alternative actions. The objective is to emphasise the need for families to test their emergency plans and to have multiple agreed contingencies in place.
Check the full activity out here:
- https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/hptrim/information-management-publications-public-website-ku-ring-gai-council-website-sustainability/climate-wise-communities-activity-what-if-scenario-contingency-planning-cards.pdf
- https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/hptrim/information-management-publications-public-website-ku-ring-gai-council-website-sustainability/climate-wise-communities-what-if-scenario-cards.pdf