Before a disaster begins, the Red Cross Preparedness Teams work to educate and prepare our local communities to be educated, have proper supplies and identify resources in the local community that will help and support their families in times of Disaster.
Discuss how to prepare and respond to the types of emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play.
Pillowcase Project: Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services team members through The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit.
