Children's Tornado Safety Education Acquisition

• 2014

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• Zephi Francis

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The video discusses Zephy Francis's master's thesis on tornado safety education in Oklahoma public schools following the 2013 Moore tornado. Francis examines current tornado safety education practices, teachers' perceptions, and the strengths and weaknesses of these programs. He emphasizes disaster education's importance in preparing students and communities for emergencies, drawing on historical events like the 1851 school fire and Cold War civil defense strategies. Francis's conceptual framework includes the idea of a disaster subculture, where communities develop coping mechanisms and pride in facing disasters, leading to improved preparedness and response strategies.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Education; Natural Disasters; Tornadoes

Institutions: Millersville University

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