Disaster Presentations

The Red Cross will come to you and your group to 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.

Free Adult Presentations

Meet the CEO 31-year Veteran Discusses Experiences Local CEO, Michael Carroll, has served in leadership positions during more than 20 major disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, and has led our local chapter to become one of the country’s best.

• Emergency Preparedness
• Fire Prevention
• H1N1 Influenza
• Creating and Maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit
• Preparing for Severe Weather

Free Youth Programs

	Washing Hands Ages 4-7 Learn how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and to properly wash their hands. "Don't get sick. Wash up quick!"
	Longfellow's Whale Tales Ages 4-8 Longfellow's Whale Tales provides children with the skills to be safe around the water and to help emphasize the importance of healthful aquatic recreation.
	Be Red Cross Ready Puppet Show Ages 5-11 Through pupper theater, children are instructed on safe behaviors and emergency preparedness - Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed!
	Hazard House Ages 5-10 A hands-on activity where children enter a house façade to identify potential hazards and answer questions about how to correct them. (This activity is intended for large-scale events only.)
	Masters of Disaster Ages 5-14 This nationally developed curriculum teaches children about emergencies and disasters through core academic subjects, including math, science, language arts and social studies. It provides teachers with detailed lesson plans, demonstrations and activities that meet required standards for all students. Our program may include activities such as making a disaster supplies kit, recognizing fire hazards, or making an escape plan.
	Safe on my Own Ages 8-14 Learn the skills necessary to be in charge when alone at home. Learn to recognize, prevent and prepare for emergencies.

Additional Training Opportunities for Youth
(Fees apply)

	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
	Babysitter’s Training Ages 11-15 (click for class info and registration) 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.
	Lifeguard Training Ages 15-17 (click for class info and registration) 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.
	Learn to Swim (click for class info and registration)