Latinos Preparados Goals and Activities

Latinos Preparados Goals and Activities

1. Increase preparedness in Spanish speaking community
   • Emphasizing that disaster preparedness does not have to cost money. Families without any savings can still reduce damage and suffering by eliminating home hazards, making a family plan, talking with neighbors, childcare centers, etc.

2. Train bi-lingual volunteers to teach first aid and disaster preparedness in Spanish
   • Coordinating and sponsoring Red Cross and related courses in Spanish on disaster preparedness, first aid and community health

3. Reduce the obstacles to training for the low income Spanish speaking population
   • Offering abbreviated, free classes in Spanish on first aid and disaster preparedness in locations that are familiar and convenient such as churches, adult schools, service agencies, and homes

4. Disseminate information to the Spanish speaking public through various channels
   • Distributing free written information to various locations that are frequented by the Spanish speaking community
   • Writing PSA's on preparedness and safety and sending them to radio and press
   • Information booths at public events such as health fairs and cultural celebrations
   • Maintaining a voice mail telephone number where the public can leave messages or request information and classes
   • Participation in Spanish radio talk shows on stations KLOK, KNTA, KIQI, and KAZA.
   • Appearances on Spanish Television Channels 48 and 14 to promote the program and give information on EQ preparedness, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, etc.
   • Articles in Spanish & English press including El Observador, La Oferta, the Mercury
   • News, the Gilroy Post, CADRE Newsletter, and the Volunteer Spirit Newsletter.
   • Producing informational audio tapes in Spanish for use by people who cannot read and people who are too busy to read

5. Strengthen the relationship between the Hispanic Community and the American Red Cross Participating jointly in public events such as: The annual CPR Saturday event, the Mexican Independence Day Parade, The Annual Channel 48 Fiesta Internacional, and the Cinco de Mayo Parade

For more information call 1-800-406-2266