How to prepare before floods: An illustrated learning book for children and communities

This publication promotes comprehensive community preparedness by helping readers adopt practical safety measures. It emphasizes the importance of securing safe shelters, coordinating with local authorities, health protocols and protecting essential household assets. These efforts ensure that families can respond effectively before the flood arrives.

This child-friendly educational resource is designed to build a basic understanding of flood risks and early action in Bangladesh's flood-prone regions. Using simple language and illustrated visuals, the material explains what early actions should be taken and teaches children to recognize early warning signs from nature such as the behavior of animals like ants and birds.

This resource contributes to disaster risk reduction (DRR) by strengthening early warning literacy among children and families. Developed in Bangla, it is suitable for use in schools and community programs to foster a culture of collective safety and long-term resilience.