Disaster Preparedness Courses Offered For Free In Alameda County

DUBLIN, CA — Feeling prepared for an emergency is a comfort not everyone has. Alameda County Fire is offering free disaster preparedness courses online to try and help more people feel a little bit at ease.

Listos Basic Training is a two-day program for the Dublin community to learn how to protect themselves or their families through discussion and planning.

The city said the program will teach people about:

• Identifying hazards and risks
• Creating a communication plan
• Developing a family reunification plan
• Utility shut off
• Use of fire extinguishers
• First Aid
• Creating an emergency supply kit
• Home organization
• Emotional support

All of the training can be done virtually through Microsoft Teams. Registration for the May 11 and May 12 course from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. can be done here.

There is also still space for the training course on April 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Dublin is meant to help individuals, families and communities prepare for disasters by making kits and plans. Follow this link for registration.