Expect the Unexpected Program

The only disaster-based educational program in Canada, Expect the Unexpected is designed to help children, youth, educators and parents learn about the importance of disaster preparedness. It features in-class and at-home activities for topics including climate change, weather events, knowing the risks in your community, safety rules, making a plan, getting a kit and dealing with emotions related to emergencies. The program provides a variety of teaching and communication aids for teachers, educators, students and their parents, including facilitator’s guides, activity booklets, videos, posters and participation certificates for students.

It can happen, be ready Activity booklet (PDF, 8.6mb) For students age 7-8	It can happen, be ready Facilitator guide (PDF, 16.3mb) For students age 7-8
Facing the unexpected, be prepared Activity booklet (PDF, 7.3mb) For students aged 9-11	Facing the unexpected, be prepared Facilitator guide (PDF, 14.3mb) For students aged 9-11
Be ready, be safe Activity booklet (PDF, 1.3mb) For students aged 12-13	Be ready, be safe Facilitator guide (PDF, 7.8mb) For students aged 12-13

Parent Booklet

The Expect the Unexpected program includes an activity booklet for parents. This reference tool and check list is designed to help the whole family learn about the main natural disasters and emergency situations that could occur and how to prepare for them. It also helps parents better assist their children in understanding and applying the material learned in class.
 

Posters

The Expect the Unexpected program includes two posters featuring simple questions about natural disasters, potential emergency situations and advice on how to prepare for the unexpected. These posters can be used as prompts to present the program and serve as tools to increase student awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness.

For primary school students Do you know? (PDF, 1.8mbkb)	For high school students Do you know? (PDF, 1.5mb)

Certificates of participation

The Expect the Unexpected school emergency preparedness kits include a certificate of participation for each student / participant age group.

It can happen, be ready certificate (PDF, 692kb) For students aged 7-8

Facing the unexpected, be prepared certificate (PDF, 626kb) For students aged 10-11

Be ready, be safe certificate (PDF, 779kb) For students aged 12-13