Amerian Red Cross Offering Virtual Emergency Preparedness “Pillowcase Project” For Kids

(UNDATED) – The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is offering a virtual emergency preparedness “Pillowcase Project” for kids.

The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross has adapted the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project – an emergency preparedness curriculum typically presented in classrooms, grades 3-5 – to a virtual format, to ensure children continue to learn this critical information amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The program features interactive lessons focused on home fire prevention and safety and other potential hazards, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods. and earthquakes.

Lessons are based on what might occur in the local community where the class is being taught.

Lessons will be on Thursday, Thursday, May 21, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. EDT

Virtual – Attend this presentation online.  Register here.

The American Red Cross Pillowcase Project aims to increase kids’ awareness and understanding of natural hazards and teach safety, emotional coping skills, and personal preparedness.