Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7, 2005
Each year, thousands of Canadian families face emergency situations that could change their lives forever. As a result, the City of Richmond has planned a series of free workshops to help increase our community’s level of preparedness. The City of Richmond’s Emergency Management Office presents:
Personal Emergency Preparedness – RN #27002
Learn how to prepare your home, family, or workplace for a major earthquake, flood or other disaster. Cost is free
May 2 from 7 – 9 pm
Richmond, City Hall, Room 2.004
Rapid Damage Assessment – Post Earthquake – RN #27004
Learn how to decide if your home, your business, or your building has become unsafe and how to access the help you need. Cost is free
May 3 from 7 – 9 pm
Richmond, City Hall, Room 2.004
Fire Suppression – RN #27006
Learn about fire safety at work and home, and get hands-on experience on how to operate a fire extinguisher. Cost is free
May 4 from 7 – 9 pm
Richmond, City Hall, Room 2.004
Emergency First Aid – RN #27008
An introductory first aid course dealing with life-threatening injuries. Learn how to assess a scene, call for help, and give CPR and how to deal with bleeding. Cost is free
May 5 from 7 – 9 pm
Richmond, City Hall, Room 2.004
Personal Emergency Preparedness in Chinese – RN #27010
The City of Richmond has partnered with S.U.C.C.E.S.S to provide the Personal Emergency preparedness workshop in Chinese. Cost is free
May 6 from 7 – 9 pm
Richmond, City Hall, Room 2.004
Emergency Preparedness Week Poster
