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Emergency Medical Preparedness
Instructor: Kendall Christensen
From Readiness to Resilience
Readiness to Resilience Symposium
A free community emergency-preparedness event for Bingham County residents designed to help you build skills, plans, and confidence for real-world emergencies.
Free to attend. No vendors or sales—just practical preparedness education and community support.
Class Resources
Couldn’t attend every class? No problem—download these handouts and follow along at home.
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72 Hour Kit
Instructor: Karen Trumbull
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Emotional Preparedness
Instructor: Wayne Goodworth
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Alternative Cooking Methods
Instructor: Brian Lott
About BCEP
BCEP helps Bingham County residents prepare before, stay safe during, and recover confidently after emergencies.
Our Mission
Support individuals, families, and neighborhoods with realistic, achievable preparedness strategies.
- Provide trusted education and resources
- Connect residents with local and state partners
- Encourage practical steps, not perfection
Who We Serve
Anyone in Bingham County looking to improve their readiness—whether you’re beginning or advancing your plans.
- Families & individuals
- Faith & community groups
- Businesses & volunteers
Start at Home
Simple changes—like building a 72-hour kit and storing food and water—can make a big difference in any emergency.
72-Hour Kits
See a fully assembled 72-hour kit in person at the symposium and learn how to build one that fits your family, budget, and needs.
Food & Water Storage
Explore practical ways to build 72-hour, 3-week, and longer-term food storage, plus safe water storage options for your household.
When Emergencies Happen
Power outages, floods, and fires can happen quickly. Preparedness helps you stay calm and respond with confidence.
Power Outages
Learn how to keep your home safe and comfortable during extended outages, including lighting, warmth, and communication.
Flooding
Understand flood risks, evacuation planning, and how to protect your home and important documents before water rises.
Fire & Evacuation
Review home fire safety, escape routes, and what to grab when every second counts.
Symposium Details
A focused program featuring breakout classes on medical preparedness, 72-hour kits, food and water storage, power, communications, finances, emotional resilience, and more.
Event Format
- Welcome and brief kickoff in the BPAC
- Three 45-minute breakout class blocks
- Time between sessions to visit information tables
Class Topics
Planned breakout classes include:
- Medical Preparedness
- 72-hour Kits
- Dehydrated Meals in Jars
- Raising Backyard Chickens
- Cooking in an Emergency
- Sanitation in an Emergency
- Emotional Preparedness
- Emergency Communications
- “Store It Fresh” (extending the life of fruits and vegetables)
- Generators & Power Supplies
- Water Storage
- Financial Preparedness
Hands-On Displays
See practical examples you can model at home:
- 72-hour kit demonstration
- First aid kit demonstration
- Kids safety packets
- Vial of Life packets
- Free dehydrated meal samples from the Pocatello Home Storage Center
Presenters & Instructors
Sessions will be taught by local professionals and emergency management leaders, including:
- Bannock County Office of Emergency Management
- Karen Trumbull
- Dr. Gary Soucie
- Brian Lott
- Chase Williams
- Amy Muir
- Wayne Goodworth
- Heather Goodworth
- Representatives from the Pocatello Home Storage Center
Information Tables
Visit information tables hosted by local partners:
- Bingham Healthcare
- Bingham County Sheriff’s Office
- Search and Rescue
- American Red Cross
- JustServe
- Pocatello Home Storage Center
- Blackfoot Fire Department (invited)
- Ham radio class sign-up (planned)
- VOAD partners (as available)
Rooms & Class Locations
Breakout classes will be held in the following rooms:
- BPAC – Dr. Gary Soucie (Medical Preparedness)
- Lunch Room – Chase Williams (Emergency Communications, Water Storage, Generators & Power)
- Band Room – Brian Lott (Cooking in an Emergency, “Store It Fresh” — extending the life of fruits and vegetables, Sanitation in an Emergency)
- Choir Room – Karen Trumbull (72-hour Kits, Dehydrated Meals in Jars)
- Upstairs Classroom – Wayne Goodworth (Emotional Preparedness), Heather Goodworth (Financial Preparedness), Amy Muir (Raising Backyard Chickens)
Preparedness Resources
Explore trusted national and Idaho-specific resources to help you deepen your preparedness before and after the symposium.
Get Started
Basics of planning and building your emergency kit.
Family & Household
Resources to help families, children, and caregivers prepare together.
Hazards
Learn how to prepare for different types of emergencies.
Idaho & Local Resources
Preparedness and response resources specific to Idaho and Bingham County.
Idaho Health & Welfare
State-level guidance and tools for emergency planning.
Community Partners
Made possible through collaboration with local agencies, healthcare providers, and volunteer organizations.
