Disaster Presentations
Be Red Cross Ready Presentations
If you have a group of ten (10) or more people, the Red Cross will come to you and give a free preparedness presentation tailored specifically for your needs. We also offer a variety of presentations geared especially for our community’s youth.
Topics include fire safety, general preparedness, preparing for a pandemic flu and more. Click here to learn more about our adult presentations and our presentations for youth.
Bilingual speakers are available and thanks to the generosity of individuals, companies and foundations, all community disaster education is free of charge. For more information or to set up a disaster preparedness presentation, fill out our speaker request form. Someone will contact you and answer any questions you have.
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Meet the CEO: 31-year Veteran Discusses Experience
Local CEO, Michael Carroll, has served in leadership positions during more than 20 major disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, and led our local chapter to become one of the country’s best.
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H1N1 Influenza - Stay Healthy! Pandemic Influenza is Here.
Learn the difference between the seasonal and H1N1 influenza, the basics of a pandemic and tips on staying healthy. A must-have given the quick spread of the flu this year.
Red Cross 101 - Past, Present and Future - All in One!
Don’t you want to know what the Red Cross is doing in your community? Learn about the programs and services offered to local residents and around the world.
Red Cross Volunteering 101 - Everything You Need to Know
to Join!
In our community volunteers help families recover from home fires, stay connected with their loved ones serving overseas and much more!
Be Red Cross Ready - Are You Prepared For the Unexpected?
The most common disaster in the United States is home fires. Are you ready? Do you have a kit? We can help you say YES.
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Longfellow’s Whale Tales Ages 4-8
Learn safe behavior in, on and around the water. The information in the Longfellow’s WHALE Tales is created to provide children with the skills to be safe around the water and to help emphasize the importance of healthful aquatic recreations. |
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Be Red Cross Ready Puppet Show Ages 5-8
Through puppet theater, children are instructed on safe behaviors and emergency preparedness. Presentations are available on the following topics: Disaster Supplies, Build a Kit, Fire Escape, Make a Plan, Calling 9-1-1 and Get Trained. |
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Build a Kit Ages 5-10
Through discussion and hands on activity, children learn why we build disaster supplies kits and what goes into one. Children are asked to use decision making skills using flashcards depicting items that may or may not be good for a disaster supplies kit. |
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Hazard House Ages 5-10
A hands-on activity where children enter a house façade to identify potential hazards then respond to questions on how to correct them. |
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The Amazing Race Ages 8-10
Through this discussion and physical “practice” activity, children are instructed on the importance of having a fire escape route. |
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Masters of Disaster Ages 7-11
This nationally developed curriculum teaches children about emergencies and disasters through core academic subjects, including math, science, language arts and social studies. The curriculum provides teachers with detailed lesson plans, demonstrations and activities that meet required standards for all students. |
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Safe On My Own Ages 8-12
Learn the skills necessary to be in charge when alone at home. Youth will learn valuable safety information as well as how to recognize, prevent and prepare for emergencies. |
Additional Training Opportunities for Youth (fees apply)
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Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
Ask us about classes that can fulfill badge requirements! Get your First Aid Merit Badge, Ready Man Badge and more with the American Red Cross! Call 614.251.1441 |
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Babysitter’s Training Ages 11-15
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Be a Red Cross Ready Super Sitter! Learn the qualities and responsibilities of being a good babysitter as well as how to take care of siblings. Participants will learn about safe play, first aid, basic care and professionalism. Can be combined with first aid and CPR/AED. |
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Lifeguard Training Ages 15-17
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Lifeguard Training offers skill instruction, professional lifeguard responsibilities and First Aid and CPR training. It consists of a core Lifeguard Training course and the following optional modules: Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Waterpark Lifeguarding. |
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Learn to Swim
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