Welcome to the Humboldt County Red Cross

Opportunities and Services for
Community and Youth
at the American Red Cross

Presentation/Information Request Line 707-443-4251

The American Red Cross teaches individuals, families and businesses how to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and respond to disasters through the Community Disaster Education program. We provide trained professionals who will customize a presentation to meet the needs and interests of your audience.

Community Disaster Education Programs (Ages 16+)

COST: Presentations are offered free of charge, but donations are encouraged to cover costs.
(We distribute at least 1 brochure/flyer per participant. Estimated cost is 25 brochures=$5, 25 flyers=$2 . You may buy extra brochures at cost or photocopy some of our materials.)

Presentation 1: Be Red Cross Ready

Suggested Length = ½ - 1 hour

Content: This general disaster preparedness workshop can be offered as a standard 30 minute presentation or it can be tailored with additional modules to meet the needs of a specific audience. The core presentation focuses on how the community and Red Cross can work together to prepare for a disaster. The focus is on 5 key points: Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Get Trained, Volunteer, and Give Blood.

Materials provided: Be Red Cross Ready brochure
Other Materials Available: Family Disaster Plan, Family Disaster Supplies Kit, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit, Disaster Preparedness for Seniors, and more

Presentation 2: Living with Earthquakes

Suggested Length = 1 hour

Content: This workshop covers the background, impact, and effects of earthquakes. It provides information on individual and family earthquake preparedness including what to do before, during, and after an earthquake occurs.

Note: The video used in this workshop is also available in Spanish.

Materials provided: Earthquake brochure OR Living with Earthquakes workbook
Other Materials Available: Family Disaster Plan, Family Disaster Supplies Kit

Community Disaster Education Classes (Ages 5-16)

F.A.C.T. (First Aid for Children Today)
Length of class = flexible

Content: F.A.C.T. is a comprehensive health and safety education program for children K-3. It was developed to help children learn how to understand the important role they play in managing their own health and safety, as well as the health of the environment in which they live. The purpose of the programs is to--

Teach children how to become aware of behaviors that can lead to injuries or illness
Teach them some ways to prevent injuries
Teach them how to respond to injuries
Encourage them to make choices that will positively influence their health and that of the environment

Babysitter’s Training

Length of class = 6.5 hrs

Content: The Babysitter's Training course gives youth the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to–

Care for children and infants.
Be good leaders and role models.
Make good decisions and solve problems.
Keep the children they babysit and themselves safe.
Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
Write resumes and interview for jobs.

Masters of Disaster

Length of class = Flexible

Content: The Masters of Disaster leads youth 6^th-8^th grades through disaster preparedness and injury prevention activities as well as hands-on science experiment activities. Its environmental theme teaches safety in a non-threatening way. Topics include:

Flood, Earthquake, Lightening;
Disaster Preparedness;
Personal safety; and
Injury prevention.

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

The American Red Cross depends on our diverse group of volunteers for many things—but nothing compares to the enthusiasm young people can bring to the office, our staff, and events. For some youth, volunteering is a gateway into the professional world, while for others it is an opportunity to meet new people or to make a difference in their community. In the past, we have worked with community partners to provide experiences for students that count toward school credit or community service hours.

We are excited to continue this service by offering it to your students! Please contact us at the office for more information and how to apply.