Education of children and teenagers on the inundated areas on the example of Muszyna-Folwark

Abstract

Introduction. Many children suffered because of flood in Muszyna.

Aim. The purpose of this work is to present a situation of children who suffered in the flood and to elaborate for them a guide of procedures in the case of natural disasters and other dangerous situations.

Material and method. Research was conducted in Muszyna. A diagnostic survey as a research method consisted of: analysis of documents and products, observation of the flood victims’ behaviour, conversation-interview. The research was subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis, supplemented with iconography and conducted in three stages.

The results. Children should be granted financial help; trips should be organized for them until their houses are rebuilt; there is a need of education concerning acting in the case of floods and other emergencies. The guide for children was elaborated, composed of: flood threats, acting in fire threat, expedition into the mountains and the principles of giving the first aid.

Conclusion. The situations of many teenagers still remain difficult. The research showed lack of knowledge about how to behave in the face of some emergencies. There was a need for a special guide for teenagers.