Preparing Children for Emergencies and Disasters
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness geared towards children. These classes will be taught by experienced members of the Kane County Emergency Management Team.
As adults, we want children to feel safe and not worried about potential emergencies, but we all know that disasters can happen, often without warnings, and we want children to know what steps to take to be able to stay safe during and after an event.
This class is not intended to scare kids. Rather, it will be age- appropriate, fun, and educational to build confidence and empower them to be prepared. Prepared kids can become the resourceful adults of the future.
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness - Students will learn about the difference between an emergency, a disaster, and a hazard as well as what types of emergencies to be prepared for, protective actions to take , family emergency communications plans, disaster supply kits, Go Bags, gun safety and what to do during severe weather.
First Aid – A First Aid/CPR instructor will teach age appropriate basic first aid, including responsive vs. unresponsive , phoning for help, when to call 911, personal protective equipment, the importance of hand washing , finding the problem, and stopping bleeding.
The class will end with the kids receiving a 'Go Bag' and a tour of the building.
We also offer classes to scouts, home school groups, schools and houses of worship.
For more information or to schedule a class contact:
Beth Drendel
Emergency Management Specialist
Kane County Office of Emergency Managementhttp://www.kcoem.org/
