There will be a FREE Disaster Preparedness Class this Saturday, May 5th at the Mancos Public Library, 111 N. Main St., Mancos, CO, from 8am to 5 pm with a free lunch provided. This class will cover the following:
• Introduction
• DVD’s – What If & After Armageddon (for 8 hour class)
• What is a Disaster?
• Kinds of Disasters
• Types of Man-Made Disasters
• Types of Natural Disasters
• Disasters that can occur in the 4 Corners Region
• What is Survival & Survivalism?
• What does it take to Survive?
• What are the 7 Enemies of Survival?
• What are the 7 Survival Priorities?
• Setting up a Family Disaster Survival Plan
• Utilities – Electric, Gas & Water
• When disaster strikes / Life after a Disaster.
• Questions to Ask Yourself
• Disaster Kits & Supplies for:
- Sheltering in Place – Food, Cooking, Water, Clothing, Lighting, Communication, Power, Medical kits, Defense & Survival Groups
- NBC / EMP & Dust Protection
- Bugging Out
• What are the 10 Essentials to have?
• Survival Vehicle / Survival Transportation
• Bug Out Survival Retreat
• Survival Sanitation
• Survival Chores / Classes
• Returning Home
• Disaster Finances
• Barter / Wampum Items
• Caches
• Safety during and after a Disaster
• Pets
• Dealing with Stress after a Disaster
• Helping Children cope with a Disaster
• Morale, Recreation and Welfare
• Recommended Reading
• Disaster Entertainment
• Disaster Education & Training
• Handout Review
• Words of Wisdom

For any further information, contact the library at 970-533-7569.