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A Webinar/Workshop for Emergency Preparedness Program Managers and Trainers in the SF Bay Area
November 2012
www.kidsgetready.org
Get Ready 5th Grade Bay Area
INTRODUCTIONSAngela Del Ponte - Project ManagerSan Rafael Office of Emergency ServicesEmergency Services [email protected]
Maggie Lang Genevieve Pastor-CohenMill Valley Fire Department Livermore-Pleasanton Fire DepartmentEmergency Preparedness Committee Emergency Preparedness ManagerConsultant
Margaret Romiti Matt LucettConcord Police Department North County Fire AuthorityEmergency & Volunteer Services Manager Community Emergency Preparedness/Planning
Chief
Lucas Eckroad Terry LongoriaSF Department of Emergency Management Napa County Office of EducationSchools and Universities Liaison Director, School & Community Partnership
Projects
• Overview of Regional Implementation Plan
• Program Manager & Teaching Resources
• Implementation Responsibility
• Lessons Learned
• Questions
• Closing
Agenda
Expected Outcomes• Familiar with GR5 program
• Understand how to access materials
• Understand responsibility for GR5 implementation in your jurisdiction
• Excitement to share this fun program with your schools
BACKGROUND• Built on Get Ready Marin program success
• Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds for public outreach and community preparedness
• Why 5th graders? Maturity level, leaders
Coincides with earth sciences
Tie to Calif. Common Core Standards
If kids are excited, the parents will get excited too...engages all family members...
GOALS OF GR5 PROGRAM• Get the kids excited = family involvement
• Families develop emergency plans, kits
• Foster a culture of preparedness
• Create a more resilient community
GR5 LESSON = ACTION-ORIENTEDStudent is empowered as Chief Inspector to lead their family through steps to:
• Learn about hazards in their community
• Develop family emergency communication plans
• Determine the location of utilities, & understand when & how to secure them
• Create evacuation plans, map their homes, and mark meeting places
• Identify items to take during an evacuation
• Create and/or update emergency kits
GRANT DELIVERABLES• Student Manuals for 2 years
• Project Website www.kidsgetready.org
• Implementation Plan & Sustainability Strategy
• Program Training
114,400
IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITY• Local agency led
• Support, partnerships
• Pitching the program
• Training resources
• Sustainability of program
CURRICULUM & TEACHING RESOURCES• Student Manuals
• Allocation of resources
• Design and content
Manual de estudiante español en PDF
STUDENT MANUALS• Design
• Engaging Activities
• Homework (but it’s fun homework!)
• All elements of a family emergency plan
WHO TEACHES THE CLASSES?• Local agency led
Those comfortable working with youth
Familiar with GR5 program materials
Understand common hazards, vulnerabilities, both local & throughout the Bay Area
• First responders, emergency managers
• Teachers, parent groups
• Volunteers: CERT grads, American Red Cross volunteers
• Class size
TEACHING RESOURCES• Lesson outlines
• Instructors Guide
• Games & activities
• Conversation starters
• Props & prizes
• Recent events
• The kids!
“Do you have any ideas about how we can
prepare to stay safe during an emergency or
disaster?”
“What are some items we’d want to have with us if we had to evacuate our
homes?”All of this can be found at
www.kidsgetready.org
CLASS FORMAT• What works best
• Plan ahead
• Involve the teachers
• Team teach
• Be flexible
• Have fun!
QUOTES & EXAMPLES OF METRICS “Great program! I even learned some new information!” - Ms. Beauchamp, Las Gallinas Elementary School “Fun & creative idea to have the students lead their families in this process.” - Mrs. Hayes, Reed Elementary School
“My mom said we will organize our supplies this weekend so I am marking YES!” - Sara, Hall Middle School
Results of GR5 Homework:
Emergency plan: 82% Flashlight: 96%Evac plan: 65% First aid kit: 95%Stored water: 72% Grab & Go kit: 38%Stored food: 68% Utilities: 78%Emergency contact: 79%
PROGRAM MGMT TOOLS & RESOURCES• Marketing and promotions to stakeholders
• Process for arranging and teaching a GR5 class
Emergency ManagersFire ChiefsPolice ChiefsCounty Offices of EducationSuperintendentsPrincipals / TeachersAgencies and trainers responsible for public safety education
BAUASI Counties: Napa, Solano, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz.
PROCESS FOR ARRANGING & TEACHING A GR5 CLASS
A local agency will...
1. Determine all the schools within their jurisdiction.2. Announce the program to the schools within their jurisdiction.3. Schedule classes with schools and instructors.4. Decide on homework administration.5. Purchase prizes, if desired.6. Obtain the student manuals from their county contact.7. Review the GR5 curriculum.8. Conduct the GR5 lesson to the schools.9. Collect the homework and award prizes10. Track course presentation and homework results, if desired.
MARKETING & PROMOS• Why GR5?
• Empowers youth, family, community
• Skills + action = safety
• Expansion of school safety plans
• Aligns to Common Core Standards
• Marin County successes
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY• Additional manuals
• Future funding
• Partnerships
• Sustainability Strategy
LESSONS LEARNED• Pitch Time
• Partnership with teachers
• Class Format
• Observe others teaching
• Share experiences
Tell me how I can help you deliver a great GR5 lesson
ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESS• Committed instructors
• Support from COE, public safety officials, parents
• 45 minute – 1-hour lesson with activities
• FREE curriculum
• Flexible class formats
• A great attitude: it’s serious stuff, but make it fun...
LET’S PRACTICE! • Group 1: Pitch to school
• Group 2: Open class, explain manual, HW
• Group 3: Present a lesson + Get Ready NOW!
• Group 4: New activity brainstorm, present 1 or 2
• 4 mins to plan, 2 mins to present, 1 min to discuss
OUTCOMES OF THIS TRAINING• Familiar with GR5 program
• Understand how to access materials
• Understand responsibility for implementation in your jurisdiction
• Excited to share this fun program with your 5th graders
www.kidsgetready.org
On behalf of the Get Ready 5th Grade Regional Workgroup...THANK YOU
for being a Bay Area partner in emergency preparedness.
Prepared by:
San Rafael Office of Emergency Serviceson behalf of the Get Ready 5th Grade Bay Area Regional Workgroup