Be prepared for a flood, earthquake, house fire, power outage or other disaster. Attend a free Red Cross emergency preparedness class. Learn how to prepare an emergency kit, create a disaster plan, and get useful emergency tips. No RSVP is required. Disaster preparedness supplies will be available for purchase. “By taking a few minutes to prepare yourself and your family for a disaster, you help the larger community as well,” said Stacy Rice, Emergency Services Director of the Mt. Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross. “Statistics show that it normally takes 72 hours for help to arrive, so the more prepared each individual is during that time, the better."