“It was scary when I had to evacuate because the house next door was on fire. I teach this program though and knew what to do.”
—Rosie Ryan, Former Feeling Safe, Being Safe Team Member
ABOUT US
Emergencies happen when we least expect them. Knowing what to do and being able to react quickly allows people to feel safer and more prepared during an emergency. Feeling Safe, Being Safe teaches ALL people how they can be prepared to react safely during an emergency or evacuation. This presentation has proven to be useful to any group concerned with being prepared during an emergency.
The presentation is best viewed in person, but it is also available over Zoom.
THE TEAM
Feeling Safe, Being Safe uses peer-to-peer teaching in our presentations. However, this team has provided many presentations to community groups. Our Presenters have personal knowledge of emergency preparation and are able to share this complete information in a way that is easy to understand.
Feeling Safe, Being Safe offers free presentations that can be given at day programs, care homes, apartment complexes, community Emergency Preparedness Fairs, and almost any group. Although the presentation is best when viewed in person it is also available over Zoom.
In this presentation, people will learn:
• Evacuation Stages
• How to fill out a Feeling Safe, Being Safe workbook. The packet also
includes a video produced and provided by the Department of
Developmental Services on emergency preparation
• What to pack in your personal emergency “Go Bag”
• What pets need in their “Go Bag”
• A time frame for evacuation stages and what can safely be done
• The importance of preplanning and practicing how to get out of your
area.
THE FACTS
Although the idea of an emergency can be scary, being prepared and practicing for an emergency can help you feel safer every day. Not knowing what to do can lead to panic and confusion, and maybe even an unsafe situation.
• The first person you should be able to depend on during an emergency is yourself. Feeling Safe and being Safe will let you be able to depend on YOU first.
• Knowing your neighbors is important. Share your contact information with them as they are closer than an ambulance or the fire department or the police in an emergency. Neighbors helping each other has saved lives.
• Practicing your emergency plan makes you ready for the real thing so that you can feel safer and more prepared.