Disaster Preparedness 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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16Exams &
Assignments -
7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
Are you ready to face a disaster? Have you ever wondered what you would do when the big one hit? What disasters do you face where you live, and what actions do you take when they happen? These are just a few questions to ask yourself to know if you are prepared for a disaster. In this disaster preparedness course, you will gain valuable insight and knowledge of what YOU can do to not only prepare yourself but also all your family members to survive and be ready for a disaster. The course will guide you through the basic steps all the way through getting an emergency kit together to preparing you for financially and technologically. By taking this course, you will gain insight into what things you really need, but also items that can make sheltering easier on everyone, including your pets. For those with special needs, the course also provides unique insights on how to prepare for family members with accessibility concerns and how you can make sure they are taken care of during the disaster.
Taking this course will help you prepare a fully functional disaster preparedness plan--one that includes packing lists, a communication plan, a financial plan, and even a technology plan. If you live in areas where tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, or other disasters are common, this is the course for you. In addition, this course will cover topics that help you understand what the benefits a safe room can provide for your safety. Even for those not in these areas, this course still provides insight into what to do for man-made disasters such as terrorist attacks, chemical spills, and fires. Don't wait until disaster strikes, strike first and get prepared.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness
Review 2 Articles: Ready.gov; Types of disasters: Definition of hazard
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Getting Prepared: The Essentials
Review 5 Articles: Build A Kit; Be Prepared for an Emergency. Be Red Cross Ready!; Emergency Items: What Will Disappear First; Top 10 supplies you need in case disaster strikes; Family Emergency Binder: Free Checklist to Create Your Own
Complete: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Key First Aid, Health, and Decontamination Information
Review 5 Articles: Survival Medical Supplies; How To Pack An Emergency Kit; Where Should I Store the Family First Aid Kit?; How to Self-Decontaminate after a Radiation Emergency; Emergency Communication Plan
Complete: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Seeking Shelter
Review 4 Articles: Storm Safe: Sheltering In Place; Emergency Response Plan; Emergency Preparedness Basics; What To Do During Severe Weather And Other Emergencies
Complete: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Preparing a Safe Room
Review 4 Articles: Safe Rooms; Safe Room Ideas; Preparing a Home Safe Room; Residential Safe Rooms
Complete: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Alerts and Warnings
Review 5 Articles: Early warning of disasters: Facts and figures; Be Smart. Take Part. Know Your Alerts And Warnings; Timely Alerts and Warning; ?They didn't warn you': Louisiana disaster reveals deep challenges in flood communication; Emergency Alerting Systems
Complete: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Internal and External Communications
Review 4 Articles: How to Create an Emergency Communication Plan; 4 Tips for Creating Your Emergency Communications Plan; 20 Days to Ready: Know Where They'll Be; Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan
Complete: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: Medical and First Aid Needs
Review 5 Articles: Consumer Preparedness in the Face of Disaster; Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets; Making a First Aid Kit; Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area; Medication Management in Disaster Planning
Complete: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Being Prepared Financially During a Disaster
Review 3 Articles: Everyone Must Be Prepared For Emergencies; Preparing for Natural Disasters presented by insurancelinked.com; Creating an Emergency Preparation File: Protecting Vital Documents
Complete: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Mobility and Transportation
Review 2 Articles: The New Survivalist Disaster Preparedness and Self-Reliance; Safety and Driving Tips
Complete: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness
Review 3 Articles: Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs; Basic Supplies for Unique Needs; Power Outages
Complete: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Search Organization Preparedness
Review Article: Disaster Shelters
Complete: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Emergency Preparedness for Schools
Review 4 Articles: School Emergency Plan; Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plan; Threat- and Hazard-Specific Annexes; Disaster Planning for Schools
Complete: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Emergency Preparedness for the Office
Review 5 Articles: Get Started: Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Small Businesses; Emergency Preparedness For Offices; Office Survival Kit; Crisis Communications Plan; 8 Steps to Create the Ultimate Crisis Communication Plan
Complete: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Being Ready for a Technological Disaster
Review Article: Taking Action for Disaster Preparedness: Technology and Innovation in Support of America's PrepareAthon!
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Quiz
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what types of disasters you should get prepared for.
- Describe key first aid, health, and decontamination information.
- Describe seeking shelter.
- Describe preparing a safe room.
- Describe internal and external communications process in a disaster.
- Determine medical and first aid needs.
- Describe being prepared financially during a disaster.
- Describe emergency preparedness for schools.
- Describe emergency preparedness for the office.
- Describe being ready for a technological disaster, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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