Emergency Preparedness: Better Prepared Than Sorry
In this 3 day course, students will learn the basics of make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed in order to be better prepared for emergency situations.
Regina Hutchinson, M.ED
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(64)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. While there is no official homework assigned during this class, students may wish to take what they learn and put it into action after class to complete actual final working products.Assessment
There will be an informal assessment based on students participation in class and completion of in class practice.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
The year 2020 was like no other. We should use our experiences to learn and become better. This class will follow the 3 steps of emergency preparedness make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed. While thinking about emergencies and disasters can be scary, providing the knowledge and skills to stay safe in these situations will ease fears and keep them safe. Please note I will not be teaching any medical information or how to perform any medical services. The first class will focus on the concepts of making a plan. It encourages collaboration with the family to determine a sheltering plan, an evacuation plan, and a communication plan. We will discuss what specifics should be considered in each of these plans and how often it should be updated. The second class will focus on building an emergency kit. Again it encourages collaboration with family and discusses the basic components of an emergency kit for the home and on the go while considering special needs of their family such as food supply and other survival items like flashlights, etc. This lesson will not discuss in depth information about medical needs or medical supplies or how to provide any medical services such as first aid. The last class will focus on how to stay informed before, after, and during an emergency situation. In collaboration with their family, they will learn how to determine threats in the area they live, how to receive information when the power is out, and the difference between weather alerts such as warnings and watches. The class will involve some lecture to exchange basic ideas, but the goal is for students to take the information from the beginning lecture and put it to use and generate a final product such as a written emergency plan and an actual kit. Therefore, all learning modalities will be included in this class. No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course. This course will benefit all students. I currently am employed by my state's Office of Emergency Preparedness. I work closely with subject matter experts regarding all types of emergencies and build training courses for emergency professionals. I look forward to helping your students feel confident and prepared in all situations.
Learning Goals
Students will
1. describe the components needed for an emergency plan
2. describe the items needed for an emergency kit
3. identify ways to stay informed before, after, and during and emergency situation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class discusses emergency situations mainly weather events such as tornados and hurricanes and flooding. These devastating events can be traumatic to adolescents, but the goal of this class is to empower them and provide them with the knowledge and skills to prepare for such events in order to stay safe and help family and friends. I have screened all of my material to ensure it is age appropriate and will focus on the positive impact of preparation. I encourage collaboration with parents during all aspects of this class such as making a plan and building a supply kit. Parents should talk with students beforehand regarding the different types of emergency situations that may arise and impact a family and determine before enrolling students in this course if it is a good fit for their child emotionally and mentally. I will be glad to answer any questions you have in advance regarding this class just email me.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please note these are sources and I will use these sources to create my own presentation and will not be sharing the downloadable PDFs or other printable items available from these sites. I will not be directing the students to these sites either.
Make A Plan:
https://www.ready.gov/plan
https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/index.htm
Build A Kit:
https://www.ready.gov/kit
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/checklists/kids-and-families.html
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2019/national-preparedness-month-how-to-build-your-emergency-kit.html
Stay Informed:
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/family-emergency-communication-plan.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/stayinformed/
https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/stayconnected/index.htm
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/be-informed.html
Sites Used For General Information:
https://www.ready.gov/kids
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/index.htm
Joined January, 2021
5.0
64reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Mary Washington College
I currently am employed by my state's Office of Emergency Preparedness. I work closely with subject matter experts regarding all types of emergencies and build training courses for emergency professionals. I am passionate about the importance of preparedness and my experience in this field gives me a unique insight. Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-12 learners per class
