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I disagreeI would strongly suggest and support a grant program that would assist the elderly and special needs community with providing disaster preparedness training along with providing them with a disaster kit that suits their needs. This type of training can be conducted in their homes at their request and would help the local communities with identifying those who will require assistance during a disaster.
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I disagreeThere are some great ideas here but one common theme I keep seeing is ... how to create interest and buzz in communities. So -- Bill and I wanted to share some collaborative ideas and programs we have been doing in case they can help others. Since 1999 agencies, CERTs, MRCs, nonprofits, schools, businesses and others have been using our first aid and disaster preparedness book for employees, volunteers and citizens. ...more »
There are some great ideas here but one common theme I keep seeing is ... how to create interest and buzz in communities. So -- Bill and I wanted to share some collaborative ideas and programs we have been doing in case they can help others.
Since 1999 agencies, CERTs, MRCs, nonprofits, schools, businesses and others have been using our first aid and disaster preparedness book for employees, volunteers and citizens. We discount it 75% off list ($3.50 ea for a 268-pg book) and customize it for free.
Some unique programs and perks we developed include...
Customizable -- add local emergency data, logos, messages, ads, etc (can even change book title)
Grant benefits -- qualifies as public education since it covers mitigation, terrorism, H1N1 and more .. or add specific data to satisfy grant requirements.
Match benefits -- provides $4-to-$1 return on match due to discounted price and donated services.
Public / private sector collaboration – LEPCs, COGs and others can pool dollars and we can individually receipt businesses, nonprofits and agencies
Ad / Sponsorship program -- get local businesses to sponsor a purchase or place ads in books (we print sponsor data and ads for free)
Fundraisers -- K-12 schools, CERTs, Explorers & others can earn up to 100% profits while educating local communities about first aid and disaster preparedness
Red Book Tour -- Chasing4Life (a nonprofit team of educators) can present disaster preparedness programs to entire communities when custom books arrive.
We apologize for hawking a product but our goal is to fund and support First Responders, nonprofits and schools while helping our nation prepare for the unexpected. And we constantly look for ways to collaborate and spread the word...
Bill & Janet Liebsch Fedhealth 1-888-999-4325 www.itsadisaster.net
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