Welcome! Community Events (Preparedness) Training Class

1. Welcome! Community Events (Preparedness) Training Class

2. Who Are You?

3. Who is Red Cross?

4. 5 Core Services • Services to the Armed Forces • Communication • Blood Services • Drives / Donations • Disaster Services • Prepare / Respond / Recover • Health & Safety Services • CPR/First Aid/AED, Pet First Aid, Babysitting, Aquatics • International Services • 189 countries around the world Clara Barton Founded the American Red Cross May 21, 1881

5. Every 7.5 Minutes the Red Cross Responds to a Disaster

6. What We Do • Prepare • Community outreach • Fire canvass events • Pillowcase Project • Respond • Food • Clothing • Shelter • Comfort • Care • Recover

7. On May 11, 2014 a EF2-EF3 tornado hit the towns of Sutton, Garland, Cordova, Daykin and Beaver Crossing. • Beaver Crossing took a direct hit with 90 mph winds, 103 homes were damaged in town and another 20 in rural areas. • 1 shelter opened, 13 people sheltered, 65 volunteers on the job, 5 Emergency Response Vehicles

8. June 3, 2014 Storms

10. Pilger / NE Nebraska Tornadoes • Tragically two individuals lost their lives. • 20 were hospitalized. • Staffed 2 local EOCs, plus the State EOC. • 3 shelters were opened; one in Wakefield, Norfolk and Wayne. • 127 well-trained disaster workers, 5 Emergency Response Vehicles.

12. What Should I Know?

13. 5 Core Services Services to the Armed Forces Communication Blood Services Drives / Donations Disaster Services Prepare / Respond / Recover Health & Safety Services CPR/First Aid/AED, Pet First Aid, Babysitting, Aquatics International Services 189 countries around the world Clara Barton Founded the American Red Cross May 21, 1881 12

14. How People Can Help Make a financial gift to disaster relief Donate blood or host a blood drive Sponsor an employee giving or matching gift program Donate ad space Place a Red Cross banner on their website Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a donation Become a Red Cross volunteer 13

15. How People Can Volunteer Disaster Action Team Ready When the Time Comes Preparedness Volunteer Pillowcase Project Presenter Services to Armed Forces Donate Blood Take a Class, Save a Life, Become a Volunteer Instructor Your personal profile through Volunteer Connection Go to www.redcross.org/neia and click on “Volunteer” and scroll down to find your nearest chapter/office location to complete the online application. 14

16. What is Preparedness?

17. Prepare Like It’s 1999 Help yourself Peace of mind Independence Help your neighbor Help your community Build resilience Focus on your job Lessen the load on community resources EMT’s 1 : 374 Firefighters 1 : 280 Red Crossers 1 : 660 16

18. Who Should Prepare Businesses Ready Rating Ready When the Time Comes Individuals/Families Get a kit Make a plan Be informed Mobile apps Home Fire Safety Plan 17

19. Get a Kit / Make a Plan Talk with your family Develop a plan List of responsibilities Meeting places Evacuation routes Pet plan Safe & Well Customize your kit for your family 18

20. Be Informed Mobile Apps Preparedness at your fingertips Volunteerism at your fingertips 19

21. Preparedness Initiatives • Home Fire Preparedness Campaign • The goals of the strategy are to save lives that are lost to preventable causes like fires, disasters, choking, and cardiac arrest and to improve the resilience of the social safety net in the face of disasters. • The Pillowcase Project • The Pillowcase Project is a preparedness education program for children in grades 3 – 5, which teaches students about personal and family preparedness, local hazards, and basic coping skills.    • Coming Up! • September – National Preparedness Month • October – Fire Prevention Month (Oct. 11) 20

22. The Role of a Community Events (Preparedness) Volunteer

23. What Will I Do? • Display Booth/Table • Health fairs, preparedness booths, safety fairs, etc. • Set up table with preparedness materials • Table cover, informational materials, not too much • Engage participants • No sitting behind the table! • TALK to people – have them download apps, fill out a family safety plan, complete a communications plan, do they have a home fire evacuation plan, smoke alarms • Tracking • Try to record the number of participants talked to and/or materials shared • Attire • Typically business casual – red or Red Cross shirt, khakis, avoid blue jeans, shorts okay if an outdoor summer event • Look and act professional – you are a representative of the Red Cross

24. What Will I Do? • Public Speaking • May be anywhere from 5 minute to 60 minute presentation • Variety of different groups invite the Red Cross to speak – Clubs, Women’s Groups, Church Groups, School Groups, Business Lunch & Learns, etc. • Engage participants • Ready made presentations and templates • Encourage participants to download apps, fill out a family safety plan, complete a communications plan, do they have a home fire evacuation plan, smoke alarms • Tracking • Community Disaster Education (CDE) survey when appropriate • Try to record the number of participants talked to and/or materials shared • Attire • Typically business casual – red or Red Cross shirt, khakis, avoid blue jeans, shorts okay if an outdoor summer event • Look and act professional – you are a representative of the Red Cross

25. What Will I Do? • Other • Services to Armed Forces Events • Outdoor Events – fairs, cooling stations, displays, parades (optional) • Fire Canvass / Home Fire Preparedness Initiative • Pillowcase Project Presenter – teach youth ages 8-11 how to be prepared • Requires an online training class and teachback/skill review • Always Engage Participants • Always record the number of participants talked to and/or materials shared • Always record your hours

26. What Will I Do? • Use Volunteer Connection • Check regularly for event opportunities • My Shifts • Community Events OR Trainings & Meetings • Pillowcase Project Presentations if a trained presenter • Register for the event or class • Volunteer Hours • Make sure you use Volunteer Connection to track your hours • If you’ve registered in Volunteer Connection and once you’re marked ‘Attended’, you hours are recorded

27. Welcome to the Team! Thank You! Cindy Pfennig Disaster Preparedness Specialist American Red Cross (712) 435-5671 (402) 990-6803 cindy.pfennig@redcross.org