Personal Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Class

The Personal Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Class is targeted towards all citizens of Cowley County as a way of promoting personal responsibility towards emergency preparedness and disaster response. People that take the class leave with the ability to put together a plan for emergency preparedness and disaster response for themselves and their families. The class covers the following topics:

Making a Plan
This covers topics such as communication, decision making, site specific emergency plans and early preparation

Making a Kit
This section covers essentials for a survival kit such as water, food, air, basic supplies, clothing, bedding first aid, and important documents. It also addresses making a kit for those with special needs.

Being Informed
This section discusses being informed about different natural disasters as well as manmade disasters. It talks about key responses to hazardous materials and different disaster situations.