Natural disasters have been hitting the US and around the globe hard of late, and government agencies are using video games to help citizens prepare for the worst case scenario.
"Preparing your family in advance is the best protection in an emergency," said Dr. Andy Sama, president of ACEP. "This game is a unique and entertaining approach to teaching families to have an active role in home disaster planning."
Disaster Hero is not the only game available to help prepare families. The United Nations Internal Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the office responsible for implementing the international blueprint for disaster risk reduction, developed Stop Disasters! The game is designed to raise awareness of natural disasters' significant impact and explain simple precautions that can save lives. In advance of a simulated storm, players must construct buildings with infrastructure that can withstand damage, and strategically communicate with other in-game characters to survive.
A natural disaster can be dangerous for anyone in its path, but these games help ensure every family knows what to do in an emergency.
