Be Ready – 72 Hour Preparedness Workshop

As recently as 15 years ago,  Red Cross Responses to Disasters here in Canada were predominantly helping those who were impacted by local house and apartment fires and the very occasional ice storm and power outage.  More recently, Red Cross Volunteers find themselves occupied by a dramatic increase in climate-related and other events.  Planning for annual fire and flood seasons that dislocate more and more people, responding to tornadoes and hurricanes is unprecedented. Deployments across the country are year round.

In this course you will learn what steps you can take to prepare for a range of emergencies, the risks in our community, the plan you need to make, and the kit you will need to take of yourself and your family. The more people can take care of themselves for that first 72 hours of a disaster, the more our first responders, such as police, fire, ambulance, hydro, water and road crews, can focus on helping those who cannot help themselves.

Join us on Wednesday, September 24 from 6-7:30pm for an informative meeting where you’ll learn what you need to prepare for a 72 Hour Emergency. Please email Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca to register.