The Illinois Region of the American Red Cross offers a variety of free programs to help children, adults, and organizations better prepare for emergencies.
American Red Cross disaster preparedness trainings have been shared with millions, and are now available virtually or in person! Presentations are being offered by the Red Cross Illinois Region at no charge. Simply fill out the registration form to request a presentation!
Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 that uses storytelling and hands-on activities to teach students how to “be prepared” and “take action.”
The Pillowcase Project is a 45- to 60-minute preparedness program designed for children in grades 3 through 5. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness.
Prepare with Pedro
Pillowcase Project
Be Red Cross Ready is a preparedness education curriculum for adults designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters. The curriculum has the option to mix and match emergency preparedness modules on relevant local hazards for your community.
Ready Rating is a free, web-based membership program designed to help businesses and organizations become better prepared for emergencies by assessing current readiness levels and providing customized recommendations. For more information, register for an informational presentation.
Hands-Only CPR is a free, easy to learn 30-minute presentation designed to teach individuals of all ages how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths. Completing a Hands-Only CPR course does not result in CPR certification.
To register for full CPR classes, please visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class.
Be Red Cross Ready
Ready Rating
Hands-Only CPR
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