SmartStart: Injury Prevention and Preparedness Resources

SmartStart is a Canadian Red Cross Injury Prevention program to promote safety, to prevent injuries and to support emergency preparedness. Through a virtual or in-person workshop format, community participants have the chance to explore safety issues related to living in their home community.
 
Each program participant receives an extensive resource package. Here you will find each of the resources available electronically for review and to download and share with colleagues, family and friends.
 
For more information or to schedule a free SmartStart presentation,  please contact: MB.RiskReduction@Redcross.ca
 

• Content checklist for a first aid kit and an emergency preparedness kit
• Learn about the Red Cross Friendly Calls program
• Last-minute checklist for protecting your home and property from a wildfire (FireSmart Canada) 
• Household emergency plan instructions
• Household emergency plan
• Red Cross personal disaster assistance information cards
• Tips for dealing with cold emergencies
• Lifejacket and PFD tips
• Water Safety tips
• Winter Driving tips
• Information about the Red Cross Restoring Family Links program
• Fire Safety Checklist (Turtle Lodge) 
• Winter Home Heating Safety Tips (Government of Manitoba)
• Fire escape planning (Office of the Fire Commissioner, Manitoba)