Resource

A classroom program Extension educators and others can use to teach families and individuals how to make family disaster kits, develop a family disaster plan, and be informed about and prepared for various disasters.

Course Basics

Target Audience:
Families and individuals interested in preparing for potential disasters

Delivery Method:
Classroom Style

Cost:
EDEN does not charge for use of these materials.Cost will depend on the local cost of meeting space, copying handouts, refreshments, etc.

Course Length:
About 3 hours

University Credit:
No

Materials:
Instructor’s Guide, PowerPoint Presentation, and Narrated PowerPoint Slides in Video Format.

Program Materials:
These modules include leader guides and PowerPoints for Extension educators and other leaders to download for teaching.​

• Course Overview / Leader Guide
• Why Prepare – Leader Guide / PowerPoints
• Get a Kit – Leader Guide / PowerPoints
• Make a Plan – Leader Guide / PowerPoints
• Be Informed and Get Involved – Leader Guide / PowerPoints
• Possible Disasters – Leader Guide / PowerPoints

Narrated PowerPoints for Self-Learning

• Why Prepare
• Get a Kit
• Make a Plan
• Be Informed and Get Involved
• Possible Disasters

Handouts/Fact Sheets That Can Be Localized: 

• Child Emergency Preparedness
• First Aid Supplies
• Pet Preparedness
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Tornado
• Biological and Chemical Terrorism

Customizable promotional flier

Additional Resources:
Family Preparedness Header
Family Preparedness Certificate
Family Preparedness Post and Pre Test
University of Missouri Extension Family Disaster Plan
Ready.gov

Questions or input? Contact Becky Koch at becky.koch@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-7875.