Red Cross Offers Free Virtual Preparedness Classes for Older Adults, Children and their Families in English and Spanish
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 2, 2020) – Recently, the South Florida Red Cross launched its ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ preparedness classes virtually, in an effort to encourage the community to be prepared and have a plan for any type of emergency. The free, virtual classes are offered for older adults, children, and their families to understand what type of disasters can occur in their area, steps they can take to prepare and provide ways they can help themselves and others cope through disasters.
These online classes will be offered throughout the month and until the end of the year – at no cost – and are available in English and Spanish. Registration is required. To learn more, visit redcross.org/PreparedSFL for English and redcross.org/PreparateSFL for Spanish.
Classes for Older Adults:
- Elder Adult & Home Fire Preparedness (SPANISH)
Monday, November 9 | 7 – 8:15 PM
- Elder Adult & Home Fire Preparedness (SPANISH)
Monday, November 16 | 2 – 3:15 PM
- Elder Adult & Home Fire Preparedness (SPANISH)
Monday, December 14 | 7 – 8:15 PM
- Elder Adult & Home Fire Preparedness (SPANISH)
Monday, December 21 | 3 – 4:15 PM
Classes for Families:
- Hurricane Preparedness in a COVID-19 Environment
Friday, November 6 | 6 – 7:15 PM
- Hurricane Preparedness in a COVID-19 Environment (SPANISH)
Tuesday, November 17 | 11 AM – 12:15 PM
- Hurricane Preparedness in a COVID-19 Environment (SPANISH)
Tuesday, November 24 | 11 AM – 12:15 PM
- Home Fire & Youth Preparedness
Tuesday, December 1 | 1 – 2:15 PM
Classes for Youth ages 5-12:
- The Pillowcase Project: Hurricane & Tornado Preparedness*
Thursday, November 19 | 5 – 6 PM
- The Pillowcase Project: Hurricane & Tornado Preparedness*
Thursday, December 3 | 5 – 6 PM
*Presentation for kids ages 8-12.
- Prepare with Pedro*
Thursday, November 12 | 5 – 6 PM
- Prepare with Pedro* (SPANISH)
Tuesday, November 17 | 5 – 6 PM
- Prepare with Pedro*
Thursday, December 10 | 5 – 6 PM
*Presentation for kids ages 5-7.
The Red Cross is known for responding and providing help during emergencies, but their mission is also focused on helping individuals prepare for them. Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following Red Cross safety steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably.
These ‘Red Cross Ready’ workshops offer a variety of preparedness topics that include Preparing for Disasters During COVID-19, Home Fire Safety, Older Adult and Youth Preparedness and more.
For resources on preparing for an emergency during COVID-19, visit redcross.org/coronavirus. Additional Red Cross resources for Older Adults are available at redcross.org/olderadults as well as coping tips and resources for children at redcross.org/youthprep.
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