Awareness material
Get Ready: Preparedness for Kids
rediplan
November 7, 2013
Get Ready! is a 16 page guided activity book for kids to help them prepare for emergencies.
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Research, Earthquake, Mobile Technology
Case Study
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Case Study, Public Awareness and Public Education
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