Event slated for Friday, March 31, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross of Central New York is hosting a Family Preparedness Night this Friday, March 31, at its Syracuse location. Presentations will focus on family members of all ages; Citizen Preparedness Corps training for teens and adults along with a Pillowcase Project session for children. Both demonstrations will be held at 344 W. Genesee St. from5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The event closes out March is Red Cross Month, highlighting volunteers who serve their communities through its varied programs and services.
Citizen Preparedness Corps is a free program delivered by the Red Cross in partnership with New York State. The program seeks to improve community resiliency by teaching valuable life skills on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural or made-man disasters.
The Pillowcase Project, sponsored by Disney, is a preparedness education program for grades 3 – 5 that teaches students about personal and family preparedness and safety skills, local hazards, and basic coping skills. Red Cross volunteers lead students through a learn, practice, share framework to engage them in disaster preparedness and survival skills. Upon completion, students receive a sturdy pillowcase in which to build their personal emergency supplies kit.
The event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP by contacting Disaster Preparedness Associate Ellen Earley atellen.early2@redcross.org or (315) 234-2201.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.