How Do You Participate In A Disaster Preparedness Course?
Being prepared for a fire, flood, earthquake or other emergency can help save lives and prevent property damage. If you participate in a disaster preparedness course, you may keep calm during an emergency situation. Locate the website for the fire department in your community. Review the various disaster preparedness programs available. For example, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) offers disaster preparedness courses, such as Community Response Team Certification, Earthquake Preparedness and Flood and Sandbagging training. Call or email the disaster preparedness unit of the fire department to register in advance for the course. These city-council scheduled courses are often free of charge. Inform the fire department of any special needs you have when you register. Accommodations for most special needs can be made. Enroll in a pet disaster preparation course with the Red Cross. You can find local offices on the Red Cross website (see Resources below). Click on your state on the m
