Commander Ready Program 
Serve DC’s Commander Ready program is a specialized component of the DC Neighborhood Corps and DC Citizen Corps programs designed to educate and engage children ages 5-13 in emergency preparedness. This program is led by Reggie and Rachel, and their dog, Rodney.
The Ready Team is always prepared for the unexpected, and their job is to teach DC children how to prepare for emergencies/disasters and prevent disaster damage. With the Ready Team as their guide, children will learn about what can cause disasters, play games and complete fun activities which help to reinforce the message of preparedness. Story time is also encouraged as children read and hear stories about the emergency preparedness adventures of the Ready Team. The Commander Ready curriculum educates children about a wide range of preparedness and safety planning, to include these topics:
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Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: Read an age-appropriate overview of emergencies and what can cause them
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Safe Places in an Emergency: Find out where to go in the event of an emergency
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How Can I Help My Family in an Emergency? Learn how you can help your family in case of emergency
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Show and Tell: Find out how to develop a family plan
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I Am in School, What Do I Do? Learn how to stay safe at school and set a good example for other students
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What About Our Pet? Get tips on how to be sure your pet is safe
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How Can I Help My Neighborhood in an Emergency? Study an overview of a child's role in the event of an emergency
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Ready, Set, Go: Learn how to assemble your emergency “go” kit Commander Ready video**
The Commander Ready program is designed for implementation in the home and at school. In addition to an activities workshop, an auxiliary DVD, featuring the Ready Team in full animation, walks children through additional preparedness activities. The program will be rolled out in the DC Public Schools for the 2007-2008 school year. For more information, please contact Candace Morgan at (202) 727-8298. **Video is presented in Microsoft® Media Player format. A Microsoft Media
Player is required for viewing. The player is available for download here. |
