Hosted by the American Red Cross, Be Red Cross Ready is a national, standardized, FREE preparedness education curriculum for adults taught by certified presenters. The program is designed to help people understand, prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters. The course is taught in 20-minute modules, with the option to mix and match various preparedness topics including: Preparedness Essentials, Home Fires, Flood, Tornadoes, Extreme Heat, Thunderstorms and Winter Storms. A companion module covering COVID-19 is now available. The curriculum reviews the overall COVID-19 situation, ways to protect yourself and your family, and ways to cope with stress and access local information.

The virtual Pillowcase Project is a free interactive 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. Through the presentation, students learn the best ways to stay safe and how to create their own emergency supply kits by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy transport during a disaster. Students will receive a digital workbook and will be encouraged to share what they’ve learned with friends and family.