About this Event
Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities is hosting the second Together We Prepare event, focused on heat, air quality, & community health.
Join us for a fun day focused on strengthening family bonds and boosting community resilience together!
Join Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities (FFHC) for Together We Prepare, an interactive one-day family experience designed to bring fathers, children, families, community leaders, and trusted partners together for a day of learning, connection, resources, inspiration, and fun!
Together We Prepare is more than a workshop; it is an opportunity for families to learn practical skills they can use at home, build stronger relationships, connect with valuable community resources, and become better prepared to respond to everyday challenges and unexpected emergencies.
Throughout the day, participants will take part in hands-on activities, meaningful conversations, family-centered learning, and community-building experiences focused on strengthening the resilience of our families and neighborhoods.
Purpose
The purpose of the 3rd Together We Prepare module is to equip families with the knowledge and practical skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe storms, tornadoes, urban flooding, and power outages, while strengthening household and neighborhood resilience.
Learning Objectives
- Understand severe weather alerts and warning systems.
- Learn how to prepare for storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
- Protect important family documents, belongings, and valuables.
- Develop household evacuation and shelter-in-place plans.
- Learn how to safely respond to power outages and use generators.
- Prevent household flooding, sewer backups, and mold exposure.
- Develop emergency communication plans and identify helpful resources.
Why Attend?
Severe storms and heavy rainfall are becoming more frequent and intense across Chicago, increasing the risk of flooding, property damage, and power outages. These challenges especially affect historically underinvested communities on Chicago's South and West Sides, where aging infrastructure and inadequate drainage systems can make flooding more common.
Flooding impacts more than homes. It can disrupt transportation, employment, schools, childcare, and access to food and Medic*tion. Power outages can create additional risks, particularly for families who rely on refrigerated medications, medical equipment, or electricity for essential needs.
Module 3 of TWP will help participants understand severe weather risks and learn practical ways to protect their families, homes, and belongings. Participants will explore storm preparedness, flood prevention, emergency planning, power outage safety, and strategies for reducing damage and supporting recovery.
Together We Prepare is about giving families the knowledge, confidence, connections, and resources to take action. Whether you're creating an emergency plan, learning how to protect your home from flooding, preparing for a power outage, or connecting with neighbors, every step helps build a safer, stronger, and more resilient community.
Event venue & nearby stays
2976 S Wabash Ave, 2976 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, United States
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