Community Outreach

As a part of our mission to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies, the Red Cross is proud to offer a variety of community outreach programs.  In addition to our Preparing for the Unexpected program, this year we reached thousands of people, including children at schools, men and women at workplaces, and seniors at community centers. By request, we also tailored our presentations for people with disabilities and limited vision. 

Through our Til Help Arrives program, we educate seniors on the steps to follow during an emergency.  Our Whales Tales program teaches children water safety techniques and our Basic Aid Training explains important First Aid concepts.  In our Fire and Burn Safety program, we teach kids how to avoid or escape fires and our Scrubby Bear curriculum tells children about the importance of washing their hands and being aware of germs.   

Kids get first-hand experience during the classes. During Fire and Burn Safety, for example, they practice stop, drop, and roll techniques so they know what to do if a fire occurs.  For Basic Aid Training, the children practice the abdominal thrust during class so they will be prepared to help someone who is choking. We make learning these important skills enjoyable and accessible.

 

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