Event Participation Request

Request Red Cross at Community Events

The American Red Cross strives to build strong and sustainable relationships with diverse communities in Los Angeles County to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. In our efforts to promote preparedness in local communities, listed below are available services for event participation and on-site trainings/ presentations.

To effectively staff events and support American Red Cross preparedness and outreach efforts, events received with less than 30 days’ notice cannot be honored, unless otherwise stated. We appreciate your understanding in ensuring that we plan for the best staffing and service for your event. Thank you.

To request one of our services, fill out a form by clicking the buttons below.

General Red Cross Info Booth

Trained Red Cross Volunteers provide preparedness and safety literature, including PrepareSoCal materials, and education on Red Cross programs, services and volunteering! Events typically include booths at community fairs. Table and chairs must be provided by the event host. A minimum of 100 event attendees required.

Preparedness Presentations (Adults and Teens)

Trained Red Cross Subject Matter Experts present basic preparedness information. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes to one hour and the audience is expected to remain present throughout. Presentations are organized sponsored events (i.e “lunch n’ learn). Available presentations include: PrepareU, PrepareTEENS, PrepareSeniors. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

Pillowcase Project (Grades 3-5)

Is a one-hour program for children in 3rd through 5th grade. This interactive program will teach kids what to do in fires or earthquakes, coping skills for stressful situations, and general preparedness information. They will receive a workbook of preparedness activities, and a pillowcase to decorate at the end of the presentation. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

Prepare with Pedro (Grades K-2)

Prepare with Pedro provides an introduction for students in grades k-2 to the concept of emergency preparedness in a fun and educational way. Using story-telling and hands on activities, students will build muscle memory and basic coping skills. A take-home Prepare with Pedro story book, which includes a family safety checklist, will allow families to learn and repeat preparedness actions together.

Map Your Neighborhood Program

This program will teach individuals the first 9 Steps to take immediately following a disaster to secure your home and protect your neighborhood. Individuals will go through a two hour facilitator training were you will learn how to implement this program in your neighborhood. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

Audience: Adults interested in putting together a neighborhood preparedness program

Measles and Rubella Initiative

Every day, measles takes the lives of hundreds of children around the world. Even if a child survives, measles can cause permanent disabilities such as blindness or brain damage. But there is hope. This presentation discusses the role of the American Red Cross and our global partners in the Measles and Rubella Initiative, including what your community can do to reach our goal of total eradication of the diseases by the year 2020.

Thank you for your interest in Preparedness Services with the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. We are look forward to working together to help our communities become informed and prepared.