1. Course Title: Defensive Living: A Modern Look at Emergency Preparedness/Survival

The goal of "Defensive Living" is to create in each of us the habits of planning, awareness, preparedness and alertness that will better able us to cope with hazardous situations that threaten or affect our lives. This 2-day course was designed to fill the needs of the individual and his or her family. Participants will learn how to maintain a personal preparedness program while practicing a defensive living philosophy. Emphasis is on: Philosophy; Body Management; How to Manage Your Emergency Regardless of the Environment; Emergency Preparedness (survival) Skills. This course can be structured to fit the needs of any community, interest group, recreational club, or seasonal demand.

This course and material can be easily adapted for business and industry "on the job" and "off the job" safety education programs.

Course Content:

Organizing for survival situation management; Establishing priorities in the emergency environment; Mental and physiological factors; Clothing, clothing systems, and improvised body protection; Essential skills; Hazard assessment; Government response to emergencies, disasters; Emergency planning; Strategies for community education.

2. Course Title: Living Life's Emergencies: A Program for Our School System

One third of our population is involved with some part of the school system in this country. That linkage provides an extremely good conduit through which most of our population can become better prepared. Emergency preparedness education should begin at the elementary level and continue through high school. This 5-day course is designed for the school teacher or administrator who is interested in incorporating emergency preparedness skills (and a "Defensive Living" philosophy) into their everyday lessons, regardless of the class subject or grade level. Participants will learn how to apply the principles and concepts of organizing for survival situation management, positive mental attitude, body management, survival skills and knowledge of the environment to everyday classroom learning situations. An integral part of the class deals with the school disaster planning process for all locally appropriate hazards, development of the written plan and the establishment of procedures to implement that plan. Participants will gain an extremely good appreciation of how the schools fit into the overall coordinated community emergency management program. Detailed program outline sent upon request.