DenverREADY Preparedness Program
More about DenverREADY Community Preparedness Program:
Our DenverREADY preparedness training program is offered to Denver residents and businesses who have an interest in improving their knowledge of disaster preparedness. The goal is to strengthen our community resilience through quick educational classes, both virtual and in-person, with most training sessions lasting approximately one hour. Our monthly classes are completely free and are taught either virtually or at recreation centers across the City and County of Denver. Our DenverREADY team also comes to you, hosting training sessions at neighborhood groups, businesses, faith-based organizations, schools, clubs, and other interested parties via individual request.
In addition, our DenverREADY team also attends and hosts a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year to talk with residents about disaster preparedness while encouraging people to sign up for future classes. If you see us around, be sure to get your free DenverREADY swag that can range from water bottles, to ice packs, to small first-aid kits.
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DenverREADY is currently conducting a quick and easy survey to help identify the types of emergency preparedness classes our community is interested in to help tailor our program. If you are interested in taking our survey, click the link below:
DenverREADY Survey
DenverREADY Classes
Our office is currently offering seven classes on a rotating basis every month. Below, you can view our scheduled classes, sign up to be notified when new classes are scheduled, and view the class rotation to learn about what you can expect when you attend.
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Classes and Events Calendar
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Current DenverREADY Classes
Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Active shooter incidents are on the rise across the country and the Denver Office of Emergency Management wants to ensure you and your loved ones have the best known tactics to increase your chances of survival should you experience a real-world incident. Join us for an Active Shooter Class.
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DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the DenverREADY trainings is intended to provide guidance and best practices for active shooter situations and bleeding control incidents. The City and County of Denver is not liable for death, bodily injury, or property damage should the individual experience a real-world incident after participating in and/or deployment of the tactics learned in a DenverREADY training. By participating in this training, you agree to take full risk and liability, using your own discretion in deploying the tactics taught to increase your chances of survival should you experience a real-world incident.
Make an Emergency Plan Preparedness Training
This class is held monthly and will teach individuals and families the importance of having a household plan for emergencies. An instructor will lead the class through a downloadable workbook that will guide the participants through creating a simple emergency plan for themselves, their household members and pets.
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Build an Emergency Kit Preparedness Training
A key component to being prepared for emergencies is having the right supplies. Participants of the hour-long Build a Kit class will learn what those supplies are, and how to create a supply cache that will sustain you through the emergency regardless of your income level.
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Financial Preparedness Training
Regardless of income level, bouncing back from an emergency can be a financial challenge. Our Financial Preparedness Training class is held monthly and will help participants identify ways to reduce the financial impact of disasters and teach basic financial preparedness principles that can help make households less vulnerable to unexpected events.
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Stop the Bleed Training
When someone is severely bleeding, minutes count! Join us for a Stop the Bleed class to learn about bleeding control and how to keep blood in the body to increase someone's chances of survival.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the DenverREADY trainings is intended to provide guidance and best practices for active shooter situations and bleeding control incidents. The City and County of Denver is not liable for death, bodily injury, or property damage should the individual experience a real-world incident after participating in and/or deployment of the tactics learned in a DenverREADY training. By participating in this training, you agree to take full risk and liability, using your own discretion in deploying the tactics taught to increase your chances of survival should you experience a real-world incident.
Travel Preparedness Training
This class will teach participants what they can do to prepare for an emergency that happens while travelling-- whether you're commuting to work, traveling abroad, stranded roadside in severe weather, or taking a road trip with friends-- it's important to always be ready!
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Pet Preparedness Training
Preparing your pets for an emergency makes sense. Join us for our Pet Preparedness class where you will learn how to create a plan and build an emergency kit for your pet.
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