Flood dangers explained to schoolkids

Jan 8 2009 by Gary Fanning, Hamilton Advertiser

A THEATRE group made a big splash at a primary school when they warned pupils about the dangers of flooding.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) teamed up with Cragrats Theatre in Education Company to bring a fun and factual play to Dalserf Primary School in Ashgill.

The fun and interactive production introduced children to issues such as flood preparation, the dangers of floods and the effects of climate change.

David Faichney, flood warning unit manager at SEPA, said: “It is important to encourage children to think about what they would do if a flood were to occur and how to reduce its impact on properties as well as the local communities.

“The play is an exciting way of getting these messages across and urging school children to take the information home.”

This is the third year of the highly successful school tou

The tour is part of SEPA's annual Flood Awareness Campaign, running from October 2008 to March 2009.

SEPA also runs Floodline, a 24-hour information service that offers useful advice and guidance to anyone concerned, in addition to providing live flood alerts and warnings. Floodline is available at 0845 988 1188 or at www.sepa.org.uk/flooding

Dalserf primary pupils are pictured above with Kieran Wood, Ian CXrone and Lisa Graham of Cragrats Theatre company

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