Western Oregon University

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Western Oregon UniversityThe American Red
Cross

• Presents

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Project Spreading Awareness For Emergencies
(S.A.F.E.)

• Eva Fleming
• Katherine Johnson
• Chris Gaydos

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Mission of Project S.A.F.E

• To educate families in Polk and Marion county on
  disaster preparedness through The American Red
  Cross Together We Prepare curriculum.
• Recruit volunteers to become leaders to teach
  Together We Prepare classes.
• Recruit class participants to attend TWP classes.

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What is a Disaster?

• a calamitous event, esp. one occurring suddenly
  and causing great loss of life, damage, or
  hardship
• An occurrence causing widespread destruction and
  distress a catastrophe

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When do Disaster happen?

• Disasters can strike at anytime and can be any
  type.
• Types of Disasters.

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Fires
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Flooding
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Earthquakes
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Hurricanes
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Together We Prepare

Get trained.
Make a plan.
Build a kit.
Volunteer.
Give blood.
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Implementation

• Recruitment Flyers
• Volunteer recruitment booth in Werner Center on
  the Campus of Western Oregon University.
• Survey distributed throughout the counties at
  schools, community centers, and churches.

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Future Plans

• Continue recruiting and training leaders.
• Keep current leaders up to date with curriculum
  changes.
• Continue recruiting potential participants for
  Together We Prepare classes.

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Special Thanks

• Jennifer McCormick
• Dr. Jerry Braza
• Stephanie Suek
• Elly Thomas