In partnership with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the American Red Cross is pleased to offer FREE Citizen Preparedness Corps training to residents across the state. The training provides information about common types of natural and man-made disasters and teaches effective ways to prepare for, respond to and recover from them as an individual, family and community.

1. Fill out the online form to request an in-person training presentation for your group or organization. A Red Cross representative will present the training at a date, time and venue of your choosing. Please allow 3-4 weeks for scheduling.
2. Or, take the online Citizen Preparedness Corps Training now. Use an existing NY.GOV ID or create a new ID to log in. Complete the registration form to begin your training, and when asked “Where did you learn about the online Citizen Preparedness Training?” be sure to select “Referral from the American Red Cross”.