The Preparedness Topics

Below is a list of preparedness activities included in this program:

Core Preparedness Topics

Title	Information and Activities on . . .	Approx. Length
Preparedness on a Shoestring	Creating a no-cost or low-cost disaster kit	30 – 60 minutes
Where Is Everybody?	Developing a communications plan	20 minutes
Who Can You Count On? Who Counts on You?	Establishing a personal support network	20 minutes
Easy Out: Getting to Safety	Planning for and practicing an evacuation	30 minutes
Storm Safe — Sheltering in Place	Staying safe when evacuation is not an option	20 – 40 minutes
Disaster Plan Dress Rehearsal	Practicing your disaster plan	30 – 60 minutes

Hazard-Reduction Topics

Title	Information and Activities on . . .	Approx. Length
Hunting Home Hazards	Identifying and reducing home hazards	30 – 60 minutes
An Ounce of Fire Prevention	Identifying and reducing fire risks	30 minutes
Putting Out Fires	Using a fire extinguisher	30 – 60 minutes
Home Safe Home	Implementing simple risk-reduction (mitigation) measures	30 – 60 minutes
Safeguarding Your Valuables	Protecting important items and documents	30 minutes

Specialized Preparedness Topics

Title	Information and Activities on . . .	Approx. Length
Pet/Service Animal Preparedness	Taking care of pets and service animals during a disaster	30 minutes
Rx for Readiness	Starting a “Stay Healthy” Kit and plan	30 minutes
Going Off Grid: Utility Outages	Preparing for utility outages	20 – 40 minutes
Coming Home After a Disaster	Planning for recovery from disaster	20 minutes
Preparedness: The Whole Community	Understanding emergency management and response roles and getting involved	30 – 90 minutes

You can mix and match the topics based on the needs of your audience. In addition, you may adjust the times by modifying the activities demonstrated during the session.