The flashlight remains with the group on the roof. The group must decide quickly who will get into the boat first and who will stay behind. Remind the group that planning ahead is important. The group must make the decision collectively and be in agreement and then place the armbands on the people to be rescued. Lost persons must sit quietly on the sidelines.
Leader times the rescue operation with the stopwatch or timer.
When the first boat loaded is rescued, time is announced, and those rescued go quietly to another part of the room. Discuss the experience using the following discussion questions from the Activity Guide. Discussion Questions 1. Refraining from acting on impulse and taking time to plan ahead may make the difference between life and death in a disaster. Making decisions about another person's life and safety is a heavy responsibility.