The Preparedness Topics
Below is a list of preparedness activities included in this program:
Core Preparedness Topics
Title | Information and Activities on . . . | Approx. Length |
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Preparedness on a Shoestring | Creating a no-cost or low-cost disaster kit | 30 – 60 minutes |
Where Is Everybody? | Developing a communications plan | 20 minutes |
Who Can You Count On? Who Counts on You? | Establishing a personal support network | 20 minutes |
Easy Out: Getting to Safety | Planning for and practicing an evacuation | 30 minutes |
Storm Safe — Sheltering in Place | Staying safe when evacuation is not an option | 20 – 40 minutes |
Disaster Plan Dress Rehearsal | Practicing your disaster plan | 30 – 60 minutes |
Hazard-Reduction Topics
Title | Information and Activities on . . . | Approx. Length |
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Hunting Home Hazards | Identifying and reducing home hazards | 30 – 60 minutes |
An Ounce of Fire Prevention | Identifying and reducing fire risks | 30 minutes |
Putting Out Fires | Using a fire extinguisher | 30 – 60 minutes |
Home Safe Home | Implementing simple risk-reduction (mitigation) measures | 30 – 60 minutes |
Safeguarding Your Valuables | Protecting important items and documents | 30 minutes |
Specialized Preparedness Topics
Title | Information and Activities on . . . | Approx. Length |
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Pet/Service Animal Preparedness | Taking care of pets and service animals during a disaster | 30 minutes |
Rx for Readiness | Starting a “Stay Healthy” Kit and plan | 30 minutes |
Going Off Grid: Utility Outages | Preparing for utility outages | 20 – 40 minutes |
Coming Home After a Disaster | Planning for recovery from disaster | 20 minutes |
Preparedness: The Whole Community | Understanding emergency management and response roles and getting involved | 30 – 90 minutes |
You can mix and match the topics based on the needs of your audience. In addition, you may adjust the times by modifying the activities demonstrated during the session.