Community Hazard Readiness & Risk Reduction Program (CHRRP)
Focused on hazard awareness, preparedness planning, and protective action decision-making.
Institute for Community Risk Reduction
Strengthening Community Preparedness and Lifesaving Capability
We deliver structured training that helps communities reduce risk, improve emergency preparedness, and take effective action during the first critical minutes of an emergency.
The need
Preparedness gaps are increasing risk.
Communities face increasing exposure to wildfire, smoke, hazardous materials incidents, and infrastructure disruptions. At the same time, many households lack clear emergency plans and practical knowledge of how to respond during an incident.
In medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or severe bleeding, immediate action by bystanders is often the determining factor in survival. These gaps contribute to delayed protective actions, increased exposure risk, and higher demand on emergency services.
Our approach
A comprehensive approach to community readiness.
The Institute for Community Risk Reduction delivers two complementary programs that address critical phases of emergency readiness.
Community Lifesaving and Emergency Skills Program (CLASP)
Focused on immediate lifesaving actions including CPR, AED use, bleeding control, and first aid.
How it works
Prepared before the incident. Capable during the incident.
Identify Risk
Participants learn to recognize hazards and understand how risk applies to their environment.
Build Preparedness Plans
Participants develop clear, practical emergency plans tailored to their household.
Learn Protective Actions
Training focuses on evacuation, shelter-in-place, and hazard-specific response.
Take Lifesaving Action
Participants develop skills to respond to medical emergencies, including CPR, AED use, and bleeding control.
Partnerships
Building safer, more resilient communities.
Programs are delivered in partnership to support existing public safety, public health, emergency management, and community preparedness efforts.
Fire Departments and CRR Programs
Public Health Departments
Emergency Management Agencies
Local Governments and Community Organizations
Measurable outcomes
Training designed to produce practical improvement.
Improved Preparedness
Participants improve planning and readiness at the household level.
Stronger Protective Decision-Making
Participants better understand evacuation, sheltering, and protective actions.
Increased Bystander Capability
Participants gain confidence to act during time-sensitive emergencies.
Reduced Vulnerability
Outcome data supports program evaluation, reporting, and long-term planning.
Bring community readiness to your area.
We are currently working with partners to deliver pilot programs and expand community preparedness and lifesaving capability.