Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters
When seconds matter, training counts. This course prepares teams to make safe decisions, respond calmly, and protect lives while maintaining operational stability during disasters.
Duration: 65 minutes | Format: SMS | Certificate included
From Panic to Prepared: Disaster Training That Works
Natural disasters don’t give warnings—and when they hit, the lack of preparation shows immediately. Confusion, delayed responses, and unsafe decisions can put lives at risk and bring operations to a halt. For businesses responsible for clients, patients, or vulnerable individuals, preparedness isn’t optional—it’s part of responsible care.
The Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters course helps your team know exactly what to do when it matters most. In 65 minutes, staff learn how to prepare for earthquakes and tornadoes, build clear emergency and contact plans, respond calmly during a crisis, and take the right steps after an event. The focus is on simple, repeatable actions that reduce panic and improve response.
This training helps you protect people first—while also safeguarding your operations. With short lessons, interactive quizzes, and a digital certificate, it’s easy to roll out and document. When emergencies happen, your team won’t be guessing—they’ll be ready, confident, and capable of acting fast.
Course Goals:
✅Distinguish natural disasters from man-made disasters.
✅Identify the basic steps of disaster preparedness.
✅Describe what you should do in various settings in case of an earthquake.
✅Describe the steps that should be taken after an earthquake.
✅Explain the components of disaster preparedness - 3P's.
✅Describe the steps to prepare for a tornado.
✅Recall the procedures in creating an emergency contact plan.
✅Determine the appropriate measures to handle emergencies.
✅Identify the best time to call 911.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Training, caregivers will be able to:
✅State the different natural disasters and the steps to take in order to prepare for them.
✅Improve client's preparedness for disasters.
✅Implement the appropriate action plans during an earthquake.
✅Assist clients to safety after an earthquake.
✅Apply the important aspects of disaster preparedness.
✅Guide clients to safety in the event of a tornado.
✅Assist clients in creating their disaster communication plan.
✅Demonstrate the skills and abilities needed to handle emergencies.
Lesson 1: Understanding Disasters
Lesson 2: Will you be Ready for a disaster?
Lesson 3: Earthquake Preparedness Part 1
Lesson 4: Earthquake Preparedness Part 2
Lesson 5: After an Earthquake
Lesson 6: Understanding 3P’s - Plan
Lesson 7: Understanding 3P’s - Prepare & Practice
Lesson 8: Tornado Preparedness Part 1
Lesson 9: Tornado Preparedness Part 2
Lesson 10: Emergency Contact Plan
Lesson 11: Good Emergency Contacts
Lesson 12: Handling Emergencies
Lesson 13: When to Call 911
What's in this course
Learning Level : Beginner
Duration: 65 minutes
Format : SMS
Quizzes: 9
Lessons: 13
Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions
Employees receive text messages containing a concise 5-minute lesson. These lessons are interactive and followed by quizzes to ensure understanding and retention. Our platform is designed for convenience, allowing employees to learn on-the-go without disrupting their workday.
The course is runs for 65 minutes, that's 5 minutes per lesson. Lesson frequency can be adjusted.
Yes, certificate pass rates and more can be configured within the admin panel.
Yes, content is refreshed annually with the latest research.
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