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Chapter 10 - Street Pollution (1)

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ELPHI

Well, children, we have certainly learnt a lot about what to do in case of emergencies. But we have to go over one more point.

MONKITO

I knew it! We have to take an exam.

ELPHI

(LAUGHS) Nothing of the sort, Monkito. We are going to talk about an Emergency Kit.

MAKI

What’s that, Miss Elphi?

ELPHI

It’s a basic set of the things that we should have ready for emergencies.

BINDU

Like what?

ELPHI

Think about all the things your family uses every day: Clothes, money, documents, radio, food…

MONKITO

And?

ELPHI

Well, in a hurricane or in a heavy flood, you might be without electricity and water for days. You may not be able to leave your house!

BINDU

It already happened to us at the school!

ELPHI

Right, Bindu. In disaster times, you need to rely on yourself. The disaster kit is the perfect complement for the Emergency Family plan.