Preparedness Champion

Become a Preparedness Champion!

Learn, Practice, and Share health and safety tips.

Looking for the Pillowcase Project?

The Pillowcase Project is retired as of June 2024. But don’t worry, we have countless other resources to teach youth about emergency preparedness! Browse our youth preparedness resource hub for fun animated videos, activities and more!

There’s nothing stopping you from becoming a Preparedness Champion! Learn, practice and share proper hand-washing techniques, emergency coping skills and home fire safety tips to help protect you and everyone in your household. You’ll also learn how the American Red Cross helps people in communities like yours. Watch each video below and take the quiz to test your knowledge.

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Intro to the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross helps people in your community, across the country and around the world. Red Cross volunteers prepare to help during emergencies — and you can too.

Introduction to the American Red Cross and our 5 lines of service from American Red Cross on Vimeo.

Wash Your Hands the Right Way!

Washing your hands properly can help you stay healthy. Watch a Red Cross volunteer show you how.

Learn, Practice, Share: Hand Washing from American Red Cross on Vimeo.

Keep Calm During an Emergency

It’s normal to be worried or frightened during an emergency. We have tips to help you cope and stay calm.

Coping Skill: Breathing with Color from American Red Cross on Vimeo.

Act Fast in an Emergency

Home fires happen all over the country, and it’s important to know what to do if one happens. Learn how smoke alarms and an escape plan can help you act fast.