Students Demonstrate Emergency Preparedness Knowledge

Jay Norrie, a Grade 6 student at Cyril Varney Public School, shows how Emergency Preparedness Quiz answers are entered using SMART board technology.

Markus Schwabe of CBC Radio Morning North interviews Justin Aubin, left, and Alexys Paquet.

EZ Rock host Rich Griffin enters an answer for the Emergency Preparedness Quiz with student Hannah Ethier and members of the Disaster Tacklers Team.

Deputy Mayor Joscelyne Landry-Altmann gives the Grade 6 class at Cyril Varney Public School whistles to thank them for taking the Emergency Preparedness Quiz, including Aden Djama, left, and Kyle Ranta.

As a lead-in to Emergency Preparedness Week, Grade 6 students at Cyril Varney Public School competed alongside local radio celebrities this morning. Using the technology of a SMART Board, the students teamed up with morning show hosts Rich and Gary from EZ Rock, Markus from CBC, and Todd and Mike from KFM to answer questions about how to be ready for emergencies.

In preparation for this event, the students learned about topics such as creating an emergency kit and developing a family emergency plan.

The same questions will be available on the City’s website throughout the month of May for members of the public to answer. Everyone who participates in the quiz will be entered in a draw to win emergency preparedness prizes, including an emergency kit. To take the quiz, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/beprepared. Grade 6 classes throughout Greater Sudbury have also been invited to take the quiz as part of a school contest, with a grand prize of a pizza party and tour of the City’s emergency services complex in Azilda.

All Greater Sudbury residents are encouraged to prepare for emergencies by creating a plan and building an emergency kit. More information is available at www.greatersudbury.ca/beprepared.

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