BE 2 WEEKS READY
Be 2 Weeks Ready is a community-based program that helps people prepare for emergencies alongside their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. It is organized into eight user-friendly lessons and an activity book (Tool Kit) filled with helpful hints, fun projects and resources to help you prepare for a disaster. By the end of this program, you’ll be confident and prepared when the next disaster strikes!
While this program was designed to be completed in a group setting, it can also be done individually by downloading the Tool Kit below. For groups, Community Hosts, selected by an OEM trained Program Coordinator, facilitate the program of 8 units of about 1 hour each.
During the beginning stages of the program’s roll-out, PrepLO is serving as the Program Coordinator for Lake Oswego and is currently training interested citizens to be Community Hosts (facilitators) for the lessons. You can submit questions to PrepLO.
For more information about this training program and to sign up.
Preview Materials
TOOL KIT (ACTIVITY BOOK)
This Be 2 Weeks Ready Program is designed to help you start from where you’re at and build your self-reliance and community preparedness step-by-step. Here is the program curriculum organized into eight user-friendly lessons and an activity book filled with helpful hints, fun projects and resources to help you prepare for a disaster. Do one section at a time, at your own pace. By the end of this program, you’ll be confident and prepared when the next disaster strikes!
Other languages besides English and downloads for each of the 8 units and associated activities can be found at OEM Be 2 Weeks Ready.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR GUIDE
In times of emergency, being prepared can make a significant difference in the well-being of individuals and communities. This training aims to empower participants to play a crucial role in enhancing emergency preparedness and resilience within their circles. The Be 2 Weeks Ready program coordinator course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to effectively deliver the Be 2 Weeks Ready program to their organization or community members.
COMMUNITY HOST GUIDE
Congratulations on being a Be 2 Weeks Ready Community Host! You play an important role in building your community’s preparedness. As a Community Host, you will educate members of your community on the eight units of preparedness, facilitate conversation regarding levels of preparedness and help build their confidence to survive any disaster.