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Are you ready for the unexpected? In today's world, emergencies can strike at any moment, from natural disasters to human-made crises. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, being prepared can make all the difference. "Crisis Ready: Intro to Emergency Preparedness" is your essential guide to building a solid foundation in emergency preparedness, ensuring you're ready to protect yourself and your loved ones when it matters most.

Designed by seasoned emergency manager and public safety professional Dan Gentry, this online course will walk you through the critical steps of emergency preparedness. Through a series of engaging video lessons and practical, downloadable resources, you'll learn how to develop a personalized emergency action plan, assemble life-saving emergency kits, and other essential skills.

What You’ll Learn:

• Identify and Assess Risks: Understand the types of emergencies most relevant to you and how to assess your environment for potential threats.
• Create an Emergency Action Plan: Build a tailored emergency plan that ensures you and your family know exactly what to do in a crisis.
• Assemble and Customize Emergency Kits: Learn what to include in your emergency kits, with guidance on customizing them for family members, pets, and specific scenarios.
• Secure Your Home and Vehicle: Implement strategies to protect your home and vehicle, ensuring you have safe havens during an emergency.
• Maintain and Improve Preparedness: Emergency preparedness is an ongoing process—discover how to keep your plans and skills up to date. 

Course Features:

• Self-Paced Learning: Complete the course on your schedule, with easy-to-follow video lessons and downloadable worksheets.
• Interactive Reflections: Engage with real-world scenarios through guided reflection exercises.
• Mindset Assessment: Take our preparedness mindset quiz to evaluate your current approach to emergencies and identify areas for improvement.
• Certification: Upon completion, receive a Certificate of Completion from VertexPoint Solutions, demonstrating your commitment to emergency preparedness.