Join us at the Highland Library for American Red Cross Trainings to help your family and community be as prepared as possible for potential disasters and other emergencies.
Be Red Cross Ready – CANCELLED
Date – Wednesday July 9th, 6:30-7:15pm
Location – 30 Church St, Highland, NY 12528
Duration– 45 min
Ages – 16 & up
This is a presentation that teaches simple and effective steps people can take to protect themselves and loved ones during emergencies in under an hour. When disasters strike, there isn’t always much time to respond, so it is important to be ready. Be Red Cross Ready teaches participants to build an emergency preparedness kit, make a plan and stay informed. Please note this training has been cancelled. If you are interested in attending Be Red Cross Ready at a future date, please email info@ulstercorps.org or call 845.481.0331.
Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals Training
Date – Saturday, August 9th, 2014, 11am-2pm
Location – 30 Church St, Highland, NY 12528
Duration – 3 hours
Ages – 18 & up
Michael Raphael, the American Red Cross Disaster Manager for Ulster County and a member of Woodstock’s Emergency Rescue Squad will lead a 3 hour course is designed to give participants an overview of the American Red Cross policies and procedures for opening, setting up, running & closing a Red Cross shelter during a disaster. You will receive the necessary training to become part of a team of caring volunteers. This is a wonderful way to give back to our community. You can help provide a safe and secure environment for affected individuals during natural disasters, which have become more and more frequent as the climate continues to change. The training is free and open to the public. Register here.
To register for either training, click on the “Register Here” links above, or call the library at 845-691-2275. Thank you!
10 spaces available
Registration is closed for this event.
