1. Extreme Event: Coastal City
California State University Northridge
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

2. CSUN Resident Advisors Training
100 students!
1 facilitator, 1 helper and additional staff on hand
Difficult setting – classroom style fixed seating
Doubled up on roles and divided room in two
Preceded emergency preparedness training

3. CSUN Students – MPH & Nursing

4. American Red Cross Volunteers

5. Technical Tips Enlist a helper
Print out the script and highlight the helper’s script
Ideal group size approximately 25
Choose a comfortable space
Wear comfortable shoes
A microphone can be helpful
Test run with the Audio / Visual – separate device for sound
Enlist a photographer

6. Benefits of Extreme Event
Team building and ice breaking – get them talking!
Critical thinking about preparedness and resilience
Disaster psychology – helping vs. hoarding
Whole community and neighborhood level connections
Fun!
Ideal group size, recommend having a helper!

7. Contact
Jenny Novak, CEM (714)