Course: “If Crisis Comes — Preparation, Measures, and Recovery"

Day 1: Preparation and Awareness

Morning Pass: Introduction to Crisis Readiness

• **Welcoming and Introduction: **
• Brief presentation of the course and its purpose.
• Participants get an overview of what a crisis means and why preparedness is important.
• **What is a crisis? **
• Definitions of crises: natural disasters, technological breakdowns, pandemics, societal disruptions.
• Analysis of historical crises and lessons learned.
• Difference between different types of crises and their impact on society and the individual.

Afternoon Workouts: Risk Assessment and Planning

• **Risk Assessment: **
• How to identify risks and potential threats?
• What should be paid special attention to (local risks, weather conditions, geopolitical situation)?
• Tools and methods for conducting your own risk analysis.
• **Preparation Plan: **
• How to create a personal and family contingency plan?
• What should be included in an emergency? (First aid kit, food and water, communication plan, etc.)
• Exercise: Participants create their own planning documents and checklist.

Day 2: Dealing with the Crisis — Practical Actions

Morning Pass: Communication and Coordination

• **Communication Strategies During a Crisis: **
• How to communicate effectively in a crisis, both with relatives and authorities.
• Important sources of accurate information during a crisis.
• Exercise: To create a communication plan for their family or organization.
• **Understanding Leadership and Coordination in Crisis Situations: **
• How to act under pressure.
• Basic crisis management for leaders and others in charge.
• Practical exercises in making decisions under time pressure.

Afternoon Session: First Aid and Search and Rescue Techniques

• **First Aid: **
• Practical exercises in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of common injuries in a crisis situation.
• Use of first aid kits in an emergency.
• Exercise: Create a first aid kit for the home and car.
• **Search and Rescue: **
• Basic techniques for finding and helping injured people in an emergency.
• Use of emergency equipment.
• Practice: Correct techniques to deal with different types of accidents (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.).

Day 3: Recovery and Long-Term Readiness

Morning Workouts: Psychological First Aid and Recovery

• **Psychological consequences of a crisis: **
• How crises affect mental health and well-being.
• Psychological first aid: what is it and how to support oneself and others?
• Tools to manage stress, anxiety and fear during and after a crisis.
• **Recovery and Resilience: **
• How societies and individuals recover after a crisis.
• Create long-term resilience: Planning to come back after a crisis.
• Group discussions on reconstruction and community support.

Afternoon Pass: Community Readiness and Ethical Considerations

• **Community Readiness: **
• How societies prepare for major crises and disasters.
• the role of the authorities and cooperation with civil society;
• Municipal and national contingency plans — what can you do to contribute?
• **Ethical Considerations in Crises: **
• Justice and solidarity during an emergency.
• Prioritization of resources and assistance to those in need.
• Discussion exercise: Ethical dilemmas during a crisis (e.g. when resources are scarce).

Conclusion and Reflection

• **Course Summary: **
• Participants reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply it in their own lives.
• Questions and answers, as well as feedback on the course.
• **Certificate and Termination: **
• Participants receive a course certificate showing that they have completed the course and have basic knowledge of crisis management.

**Course Materials and Tools: **

• Brochures and Checklist for Crisis Readiness
• First Aid Guide
• Risk Analysis Tools
• Examples of Communication Plans and Recovery Strategies
• Links to government and international aid organizations' resources

**Target Audience: **