WINNEMUCCA - Each summer more than two-thirds of Americans are involved in some kind of summer emergency, ranging from insect bites, heat stroke, broken bones, to more life-threatening situations or disasters such as a wildfire.
This summer you can take a few steps to make sure you are prepared for a summer emergency.
Get a Kit - At a minimum, have a first aid kit available in addition to an emergency preparedness kit with the basic supplies such as water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries and a radio. Keep supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
Make a Plan - Discuss with your family the types of disasters that happen in your area as well as any medical issues family members might have and what to do case of an emergency.
Be Informed - Take a First Aid/CPR/AED class from your local Red Cross. Also, learn how local authorities will notify you during a disaster. Each home should have at least one person trained in CPR and First Aid.
Your Northern Nevada Chapter offers monthly First Aid/CPR/AED classes. There is a variety of classes available in Winnemucca for your training needs, including non-certification online classes, blended learning classes, community classes and full service classes for your business or organization.
Disaster preparedness presentations are available for groups of all ages by request.
Upcoming classes located at the Winnemucca Service Center:
• May 7 - Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Review from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $70.
• May 16 - First Aid from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $55.
• May 18 - CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health care providers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $110.
More information about Red Cross courses can be found at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
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