Do you and your group have a disaster preparedness plan for when the “big one” hits the Northwest? How will you help an older adult evacuate a building in the event of a fire?  Do you know how to explain your disaster preparedness plan to children? As a leader in community preparedness, the American Red Cross can help you.   If you have a group of ten (10) or more people, the Red Cross will come to you and give a free preparedness presentation tailored specifically for your needs. Most presentations take about 60 minutes.    Topics include general preparedness, earthquake preparedness, pandemic flu, how to use 9-1-1, how to build an inexpensive and effective disaster kit and much more. We work with all types of community groups including:  PTAs Community organizations Housing associations Senior groups Senior care givers Childcare providers Caregivers for people with special needs Faith-based groups Refugee associations  Bilingual speakers are available and thanks to the generosity of individuals, companies and foundations, all community disaster education is free of charge . For more information or to set up a disaster preparedness presentation, contact us at (206) 709-4528 or (360) 377-3761   The Red Cross also offers specialized disaster education materials for children, students and youth groups.  For more information, contact us at (206) 323-6565 ext 10211, (360) 377-3761 or youth@seattleredcross.org.   If you are a business or non-profit agency that is interested in workplace disaster preparedness or business continuity planning please click here.