Emergency preparedness means gaining the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to various types of emergencies and disasters. The course will discuss different types of emergencies and the importance of being prepared and identifying potential risks that create a need for emergency preparedness. Topics covered will include: essential items to be included in a personal emergency kit; creating an emergency kit for your car; food and other Items to obtain for home preparedness; inventorying, using and rotating food items; communication during an emergency; first aid and basic medical skills; community preparedness; and resources and training for emergency preparedness.
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