Resolve to be ready in 2010

There are real benefits to being prepared for emergency situations.
Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety and losses that accompany disasters.

When:
Sept. 18, 2010
8:30–9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m.–2 p.m. Class
2–3 p.m. Exam

Where:
North Kansas City
Community Center
1999 Iron Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Fee:
No cost to attend.

Target Audience:
Interested citizens and disaster and emergency response volunteers are encouraged to attend. This includes volunteer partners in Medical Reserve Corps, Community Emergency Response Teams, and other Citizen Corps programs.

Members of faith- and community-based organizations and agency representatives from the KC Metro Community Organizations Active in Disasters are also encouraged to participate.

Registration:
Online
E-mail: Your name, address, organization, work phone and fax to Beverly Wilson
Call: 816/701-8234.

Questions?
For questions, contact Donna Martin at 816/701-8369 or dmartin@marc.org.

Course Description

The Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness course was designed by the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials to help you learn how to protect yourself and your family against all types of hazards.

You will receive a 200-page preparedness manual that can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. The content focuses on how to develop, practice and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during and after a disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity for you and your family to survive.

By completing this class, you and your family can say,
“Yes, we are ready!”

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Pass the 50-question FEMA IS-22 Are You Ready? exam and receive a FEMA certificate.
• Be informed about hazards and emergencies that may affect you and your family.
• Develop an emergency plan.
• Collect and assemble disaster supplies kit.
• Know where to seek shelter from all types of hazards.
• Identify community warning systems and evacuation routes.
• Include in your plan required information from community and school plans.
• Know what to do for specific hazards.
• Practice and maintain your plan.
• Identify resources for more information about all types of hazards.
• Know the steps involved in recovering from disaster.