PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS

Our Ready, Or Not? Speakers Bureau gives special classes in how to get ready for a range of emergencies and local hazards.

PERSONAL AND FAMILY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS

In this workshop, we give residents easy-to-follow tips on how to come up with an emergency plan. These plans include family members with disabilities, for pets, and how to shelter in place. We also let you know about ReadyPhiladelphia, Philadelphia’s emergency text and email alert system.

The length of this workshop is approximately one hour. This is a great workshop for all community groups. We can present Personal and Family Preparedness Workshops:

Weekdays
Monday through Friday
Start times:  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Evenings
Monday through Thursday
Start times:  5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To schedule a workshop for your group, contact us at oem@phila.gov or call 215-683-3261.

BUSINESS CONTINUITY WORKSHOPS  

This workshop is set up for local businesses and non-profits. We will give an idea of local hazards, tips on how to set up a Business Continuity Plan, how to let workers know about the plan, how to protect a business, how to act in an emergency, and putting your plan into action.

In the workshop, you will get easy-to-follow information on how to set up a Business Continuity Plan in case of an emergency. We also give you information on sheltering in place and evacuating. We also explain how to sign up for ReadyPhiladelphia.

This workshop lasts about one and a half hours. We can present Business Continuity Workshops:

Weekdays
Monday through Friday
Start times:  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Evenings
Monday through Thursday
Start times:  5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

If you have a business group that would like to have a workshop, contact us at oem@phila.gov or 215-683-3261.

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