Disaster PrepWise
The Disaster PrepWise program helps individuals and families developed tailored disaster management plans before a disaster or emergency situation happens. As recommended by federal agencies, Disaster PrepWise program uses an all-hazards approach to address various types of emergency situations.
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Disaster PrepWise is a program designed to prepare you and your household for emergency situations like natural disasters, fires, and other disasters that need preparation. If you are interested in this program, please contact the Disaster PrepWise team by calling 319-946-1193 or by email at cph-prepwise@uiowa.edu. For additional information, click here to download a program brochure.
Disaster PrepWise: Caregiving is an ongoing research study to understand disaster preparedness in a caregiving context. If you are a family or friend caring for an individual diagnosed with dementia and interested in taking a part in this study, please contact Maria Donohoe at (319) 384-1498 or by email at cph-caregiverstudy@uiowa.edu. For additional information, click here to download a study flyer.
Disaster PrepWise Spanish is currently testing a version of our program to help Spanish-speaking adults develop personalized plans top prepare for disasters and emergency situations. If you are interested in preparing your family for disaster, or interested in helping test our program and give us feedback, please contact the Disaster PrepWise team by calling 319-946-1193 or by email at cph-prepwise@uiowa.edu.
Disaster PrepWise AmeriCorps is funded by the AmeriCorps Public Health. Disaster PrepWise AmeriCorps members conduct outreach to establish partnerships in community and deliver Disaster PrepWise presentations and programs. If you are interested in more information about this program, please contact the Disaster PrepWise team at cph-prepwise@uiowa.edu.
Upcoming Events
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk County Presentation | Monday, November 17th, 10:30AM | |
| Iowa City Rotary Club | 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52240 | Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00AM |
| ISU Extension and Outreach Presentation | ISU Extension and Outreach, 550 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA, 50208 | Thursday, July 17th, 12:00 PM |
