Disaster Prep Wednesday: Red Cross Courses that Help in Disasters

The Red Cross come under a good deal of criticism, but it's hard to beat their courses that may help in disasters such as First Aid, CPR, and AED:

...[T]he American Red Cross has world-class instructors and award-winning online courses to ensure you get training that sticks. With over 550 locations across the United States and the option to take some of the learning online through our best-in-class Simulation Learning, we offer you the flexibility and convenience to provide you training when and where you need it. Certification classes include a free digital certificate, valid for 2 years, plus free access to digital learning materials and online refresher courses.

Yes, you might have to pay to take a course, but think of the cost of not have the basic training needed in an emergency.