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 Coordinatorangela.delponte@cityofsanrafael.org415-458-5002

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

HOMEWORK SECTION• More than just the Inspection Report

• Involves the whole household

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.

PROGRAM MGMT TOOLS & RESOURCES• Outreach docs and letters

• Program Manager workbook

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

QUESTIONS• We hope we got them all...

• www.kidsgetready.org

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

oes@cityofsanrafael.org