The Red Cross of Greater Idaho offers several online classes to help both adults and children be prepared in case of emergency. All classes below are free and available to the public.

PREPARE WITH PEDRO

This 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 teaches students how to stay safe from home fires. Students learn preparedness and coping skills and receive a storybook to share what they have learned with family members at home.

Sept. 21,听 POSPONED because of ongoing wildfire response, check back for new date and time

Oct. 1, 15, 29,听noon-1 p.m., ,听ID: 974 8234 7370,听Passcode: 793136, Call in: 1-253-215-8782

Oct. 1, 15, 29, 7-8 p.m., , ID: 990 6161 3484, Passcode: 189998, Call in: 1-253-215-8782

BE RED CROSS READY

This presentation teaches individuals how to 鈥淏e Red Cross Ready鈥� for an emergency or disaster by following three simple steps: 1) Get a Kit, 2) Make a Plan and 3) Be Informed.

Sept. 23,听POSPONED听because of ongoing wildfire response, check back for new date and time

Oct. 8,听22,听7-8 p.m., ,听ID: 934 3444 2517, Passcode: 360528, Call in: 1-253-215-8782

READY RATING (ORGANIZATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS)

Facilitators will walk your business, school or organization through the free Red Cross Ready Rating program. This simple, online, step-by-step program makes developing an Emergency Action Plan easy. After completion of the program, Ready Rating members gain access to one-of-a-kind tools and resources for evaluating and improving their ability to withstand disasters, maintain operations and protect lives and property.

Sept. 25,听POSPONED听because of ongoing wildfire response, check back for new date and time

Oct. 12, 1-2 p.m., , ID:976 3691 5716, Passcode: 290973, Call in: 1-253-215-8782

Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m., , ID: 948 2339 7412, Passcode: 796291, Call in:听1-253-215-8782