Sat, Jul 10
|HOOVES Retreat Center
Modern Emergency Preparedness
Practical Preparedness Skill Building for Individuals, Families and Adventurers who want to feel empowered and knowledgeable about handling emergencies, while building interpersonal skills.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2021, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
HOOVES Retreat Center, 4055 Wilkins Rd, Swanton, OH 43558, USA
About the Event
Most of us don't go looking for trouble. But sometimes trouble finds us. So it pays to be ready when disaster strikes.
Join Army veteran and HOOVES Alumni Instructor Geoff Earnhart for this one-day class as he provides basic knowledge and skills to prepare for, live through, and recover from emergencies & disasters using modern tools and materials. Students are exposed to and practice preparedness principles and basic survival skills. The day culminates with a practical exercise inspired by real events.
Instruction takes place in a relaxed environment emphasizing learning and practice – this is not a pass/fail event. Anyone ages 12 and above of any experience and fitness level are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
This class explores the following topics:
·Preparedness principles
·Mental & emotional readiness
·Shelter Building
·Fire Building
·Water Procurement
·Signaling
·Stop the Bleed Class (Certificate of Training)
Class workbook and equipment provided; students will need to wear weather-appropriate clothing, and bring lunch/snacks, personal items, and a water bottle. Students should be prepared to spend the day outdoors.
***CANCELATION POLICY***
Due to a high level of interest and limited spots, tickets to this event are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend for a valid reason (as determined by our staff), and notice is given in advance, you will receive a credit to attend class at a future date.