Chamber University-Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes

Chamber University

Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes

This training gives a comprehensive overview on how to prepare for both man made and natural disasters and how to respond to and recover from them both as individuals and as a community as well.

WHEN:  Friday, October 3, 2014, 11:30am - 1:30pm
WHERE: Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, 113 S. Main. St.
COST: $15 Includes Class & Box Lunch by Eric's Office Restaurant
RSVP: By September 25th to 585-394-4400 or esnow@canandaiguachamber.com.  *Cancellations after this date will be invoiced.

The Citizen Preparedness Corps and the American Red Cross gives residents the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Citizen Preparedness Corps training began in February and will be held at armories and other locations, such as the State Fair. The training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. We will cover having an emergency kit and what items should be inside as well as establishing a safe and effective emergency escape route.
 
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:  Justin Pitts
 My position here at the Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter is titled: Individual and Community Preparedness Specialist. My job is to interact as a standalone or in partnership with community leaders and organizations to facilitate preventative methods and information to the public. Promoting and educating on fire safety, flood preparedness, first aid, citizens cpr and more. Through the programs that are offered by the Red Cross, we try to communicate and establish the importance of being prepared in case of an emergency or disaster. Hoping to someday transform the mindset of our communities to one of resiliency and strength.