WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 2, 2020) – Recently, the South Florida Red Cross launched its ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ preparedness classes virtually, in an effort to encourage the community to be prepared and have a plan for any type of emergency. The free, virtual classes are offered for older adults, children, and their families to understand what type of disasters can occur in their area, steps they can take to prepare, and provide ways they can help themselves and others cope through disasters.
These online classes will be offered throughout the month and until the end of the year – at no cost – and are available in English and Spanish. Registration is required. To learn more, visit redcross.org/PrepareSFL for English and redcross.org/PreparateSFL for Spanish.
Classes for Older Adults:
Monday, November 9 | 7 - 8:15 PM
Monday, November 16 | 2 - 3:15 PM
Monday, December 14 | 7 - 8:15 PM
Monday, December 21 | 3 – 4:15 PM
Classes for Families:
Friday, November 6 | 6 - 7:15 PM
Tuesday, November 17 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM
Tuesday, November 24 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM
Tuesday, December 1 | 1 - 2:15 PM
Classes for Youth ages 5-12:
Thursday, November 19 | 5 – 6 PM
Thursday, December 3 | 5 – 6 PM
*Presentation for kids ages 8-12.
Thursday, November 12 | 5 – 6 PM
Tuesday, November 17 | 5 – 6 PM
Thursday, December 10 | 5 – 6 PM
*Presentation for kids ages 5-7.
The Red Cross is known for responding and providing help during emergencies, but their mission is also focused on helping individuals prepare for them. Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following Red Cross safety steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably.
These ‘Red Cross Ready’ workshops offer a variety of preparedness topics that include Preparing for Disasters During COVID-19, Home Fire Safety, Older Adult and Youth Preparedness, and more.
For resources on preparing for an emergency during COVID-19, visit redcross.org/coronavirus. Additional Red Cross resources for Older Adults are available at redcross.org/olderadults as well as coping tips and resources for children at redcross.org/youthprep.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/southflorida and visit us on Facebook and Twitter at @SFLRedCross.
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