Amid an unprecedented level of intensity predicted for emergencies throughout the country in the spring and summer of 2024, the Canadian Red Cross is committed to supporting people and communities to prepare for, increase their resilience to, and respond to future disasters.
Register for our 2024 webinars below, and learn about how you can increase your own preparedness to face the next emergency.
(EN) Be Ready - Extreme Heat
Tuesday June 25, 10-11AM MT / 12-1PM EST
Learn about the practical actions people can take to reduce their extreme heat risk, stay safe, and prepare in the case of a disaster or emergency.
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(FR) Be Ready - Extreme Heat
Tuesday July 2, 10-11AM MT / 12-1PM EST
Learn about the practical actions people can take to reduce their extreme heat risk, stay safe, and prepare.
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(EN) Protection Practices in Emergencies
Wednesday July 3, 11AM-12PM MT / 1-2PM EST
Become familiar with practical approaches to addressing risks, and ensuring the safety, dignity, and inclusion of children, seniors, women and priority populations in the emergency context.
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(EN) Introduction to Psychological First Aid
Thursday July 4, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Learn essential concepts to promote safety, calmness, efficacy, and hope while ensuring basic needs are met. This session also helps connect individuals to help and resources.
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(FR) Ready Rating
Monday July 8, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Introduction to a free online emergency preparedness planning platform for businesses and organizations to improve emergency preparedness and response.
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(EN) Be Ready - Wildfires
Tuesday July 9, 10-11AM MT / 12-1PM EST
Do you know what to do in case of wildfires? Learn about the practical actions you can take to prepare for and reduce wildfire risk.
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(EN) Ready Rating
Wednesday July 10, 11-12PM MT / 1-2PM EST
Introduction to a free online emergency preparedness planning platform for businesses and organizations to improve emergency preparedness and response.
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(FR) Introduction to Psychological First Aid
Thursday July 11, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Learn essential concepts to promote safety, calmness, efficacy, and hope while ensuring basic needs are met. This session also helps connect individuals to help and resources.
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(EN) Caring for Self and Others from an Indigenous Perspective
Tuesday July 16, 10-11:30 AM MT / 12-1:30 PM EST
Learn about a wholistic approach to nurture physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual connections during times of stress, crisis, or trauma. Rooted in traditional knowledge and wisdom, participants will learn key principles and tools for self-care, while also building their knowledge on extending emotional and practical support to others in times of emergency. Caring for Self and Others is a core component of the Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid training.
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(FR) Ready Rating
Wednesday July 17, 11-12AM MT / 1-2PM EST
Introduction to a free online emergency preparedness planning platform for businesses and organizations to improve emergency preparedness and response.
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(FR) Be Ready - Wildfires
Thursday July 18, 10-11AM MT / 12-1PM EST
Do you know what to do in case of wildfires? Learn about the practical actions you can take to prepare for and reduce wildfire risk.
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(FR) Supporting Families in Emergencies
Tuesday July 23, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Learn common post-emergency reactions from youth, how to help young people cope, and tips for supporting families during a crisis.
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(EN) Ready Rating
Wednesday July 24, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Introduction to a free online emergency preparedness planning platform for businesses and organizations to improve emergency preparedness and response.
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(EN) Be Ready - Extreme Heat
Thursday July 25, 10-11AM MT / 12-1PM EST
Learn about the practical actions people can take to reduce their extreme heat risk, stay safe, and prepare in the case of a disaster or emergency.
Register
(FR) Protection Practices in Emergencies
Tuesday July 30, 12-1PM MT / 2-3PM EST
Become familiar with practical approaches to addressing risks, and ensuring the safety, dignity, and inclusion of children, seniors, women and priority populations in the emergency context.
Register
More sessions for this learning series will be added through September 2024! Email
rrr@redcross.ca for inquiries.
French and English closed captioning is available for all webinars.