Wes Santos, Noa Tominio, and Team Yey kids Lady Pipay Navarro and Lukas Magallano try out the new Disaster Preparedness Training Center.

Introduction of Disaster Preparedness Training Center by Mr. Ikey Canoy, Kidzania Manila's Content Manager

Dr. Renato Solidium, Jr., stressed the importance of educating every Filipino about Disaster Preparedness

KidZania Manila Mayor EO Masilungan officially opens the new Disaster Preparedness Training Center with special guest DOST Usec. Renato Solidum.

Taguig Bureau of Fire Protection SINSP. Jessie James Samaniego, KidZania Manila Mayor EO Masilungan, BFP HQ Chief Inspector Glezie Dauz, DOST Undersecretary for Risk Reduction and Climate Change Dr. Renato Solidum, and KidZania Manila COO Tourino Dilaga at the opening of KidZania Manila’s Disaster Preparedness Training Center.

But during the opening of the newest attraction of Kidzania Manila, the kids were taught more than that.  Children get to experience responding to disasters while learning basic survival skills.  They were taught different types of natural dangers and the threats these pose to citizens in a community.  The Disaster Preparedness Training Center is an all-in simulation facility to learn and have fun at the same time that's great for kids and even kids-at-heart!

Disaster response trainees Lukas Magallano, Noa Tominio, Lady Pipay Navarro, and Wes Santos.

The latest establishment adds another thrilling role play activity at KidZania Manila, which is celebrating its third year in the country. It teaches young disaster response trainees, aged seven to 17 years old, how to plan, prepare for, survive and recover from natural disasters. 

Team Yey kids Lukas Magallano and Lady Pipay Navarro with KidZania Manila's EO Masilungan and Tourino Dilaga.

Aside from the training, the young trainees also undergo a lifelike disaster scenario which will challenge them to:

• ·         Assess the emergency situation and secure the area.

• ·         Find survivors and help carry them to safety.

• ·         Locate exits and escape safely.

Inside the new Disaster Preparedness Training Center.

The new KidZania Manila establishment aims to promote disaster preparedness and resiliency among children, while seeking to develop their collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, when disaster strikes.
After my son experienced his Disaster Preparedness Training, I asked how was it, he said

"It was awesome Mom!  It's like real life disaster!  I only knew - Duck, Cover, and Hold because it was also taught in school.  But this time, I learned more!  We should prepare our GO Bag now when we get home!  I should bring a whistle with me all the time, is that okay mommy?  Also, we saved somebody during the disaster and carried the body outside.  It was freaky especially when the elevator broke and the emergency started, but at least I know what to do now!"  

Here's how it looks inside, it looks so real!  That's why kids would really love to try this simulation.  As a parent, this is a good educational attraction because they come out with new learning and bing home confidence because they know better when they leave the Disaster Preparedness Training Center door.

Got to wear the hard hat while the kids were inside during the simulation.

What we should pack in our GO BAGS: First-aid kids, water, a big Go Bag

GO-Bag content: flash light, extra cellphone, charger, can opener, battery operated radio, canned goods, other food.

Canned goods, biscuits, and more foods. We don't want to get hungry when disaster strikes.