In these two x 50 min classes we will create a list of the different kinds of emergencies that we might face in life - earthquake / flood / , and create plans on how to survive in short and longer term hazardous situations. 
We will cover:
How do we define an emergency – different types of emergency. 
Thinking ahead – what is essential for our survival?
Savings and how to access them in an emergency, and ensuring we are fit and healthy enough to cope in stressful situations
How to make sure you have everything to hand at home so that you can survive for two weeks without additional supplies 
How to prepare an emergency bag should you have to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice 
What to include in a travelling emergency kit for unexpected situations away from home 
What are the most important basic skills you will need and what routines are essential for survival? 

In the first class we will learn:
Who’s in your support network and who you can turn to in an emergency 
What to do and what not to do (dos and don’ts)
Carrying out a risk assessment and creating a plan

Step 1: Money and health
Short v long term survival. Differences between 3 days and 2 weeks
Step 2: Get your home ready
Your emergency bag. What’s in it and how do you pack it? 

In the second class we will learn:
Step 3: Review our emergency bag
Step 4: Out and about bags – travelling emergency bags
Step 5: Learn, practice, and plan

What happens in the aftermath of an emergency? 
In this section we talk about basic reunification plans, what they include and who to work with in your family to write one. 
We look at how you might feel as things begin to return to normal and who you can talk to. 

*Please note that this class will not teach medical training or medical services. This class is designed to help make an emergency plan to prepare for the unexpected. Learning first aid will be mentioned in the plan but I do not teach first aid in class for example.