Emergency Preparedness Programs
The Nebraska Iowa Region of the American Red Cross offers a variety of free programs to help children, adults, and organizations better prepare for emergencies.
American Red Cross disaster preparedness trainings shared with millions are available virtually or in person! Presentations are being offered by the Red Cross Nebraska Iowa Region’s Preparedness Volunteers at no charge.
Be Red Cross Ready is a preparedness education curriculum for adults designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters. The curriculum has the option to mix and match emergency preparedness modules on relevant local hazards for your community.
Ready Rating is a free, web-based membership program designed to help businesses and organizations become better prepared for emergencies by assessing current readiness levels and providing customized recommendations. For more information, register for an informational presentation.
Hands-Only CPR is a free, easy to learn 30-minute presentation designed to teach individuals of all ages how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths. Completing a Hands-Only CPR course does not result in CPR certification.
To register for full CPR classes, please visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class.
Do you need free smoke alarms or would you like information on how to make your home safer from fires? Please follow this link to make an appointment for an in-home visit: