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Big News! Its National Preparedness Month!

Stop The Bleed Coalition | Sept 3, 2024

Plan to STOP THE BLEED® and ‘Start a Conversation’ this

National Preparedness Month!

September is National Preparedness Month, a time dedicated to encouraging individuals, families, and communities to be ready for emergencies. While preparedness often brings to mind stocking up on supplies or having an evacuation plan, there’s another crucial aspect: knowing how to respond to life-threatening situations. This year, as part of your preparedness efforts, consider planning or participating in a STOP THE BLEED® training.

National Preparedness Month is the perfect time to schedule a STOP THE BLEED® training session or to get involved with the STOP THE BLEED® campaign and spread awareness about the importance of bleeding control techniques. Here’s some different ways you can get started:

1. Get STOP THE BLEED® Trained: If you haven’t yet, make sure you and your loved ones are STOP THE BLEED® trained. The easiest way to find a training is to reach out to your local emergency departments, including your local Police, fire, and EMS stations to find out if they provide STOP THE BLEED® training.

2. Organize a Training Session: If you’re part of a community group, school, workplace, or faith-based organization, consider organizing a group training. The STOP THE BLEED® campaign provides resources to help you set up and promote your session, making it easier than ever to get people involved.

3. Promote Your Event: Spread the word about your training session through social media, local news outlets, and community bulletins. Use National Preparedness Month as a theme to encourage more people to participate.

4. Combine with Other Preparedness Activities: Pair your STOP THE BLEED® training with other preparedness activities, like CPR training, fire safety drills, or emergency kit workshops. This approach provides a comprehensive readiness plan for participants.

5. Become a Licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructor: If you are a qualified individual with a medical or emergency response background, you can apply to become a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor and teach others in your community these lifesaving skills!

6. Become a STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador: If you are passionate about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, you can become an official STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador! Join a community of other ambassadors across the world and get access to outreach materials and special promotions.

National Preparedness Month is also a great time to purchase a STOP THE BLEED® Kit for yourself or your loved ones to make sure you have all of the tools at hand to stop a life-threatening bleed.

School is back in session! Let’s celebrate this year’s STOP THE BLEED® Scholarship Winners

STOP THE BLEED® Project

Schools across the country are back in session, and we want to highlight the incredible students who received STOP THE BLEED® Scholarships this year for their essay and video submissions!

This year’s National Scholarship winners are:

Sophia Miller from Los Angeles, CA

Grace Gilchrist from Orange County, CA

Sophia Tomei from Centerport, NY

Bryce Baird from Webster Springs, WV

Sofia Yeromenko from Tulsa, OK

Jordan Volle from Las Vegas, NV

And the winners for our newly introduced Instructor Impact Scholarship are:

Katharina Zim and her instructor Michelle Baker

Ella Bevilacqua and her instructor Nick Parianos

Students and schools are an important part of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign and we are thrilled to offer this scholarship award to students each year.

Howard County Advances Public Health with STOP THE BLEED® Campaign Intergration in Schools

Hoodline Baltimore | August 20, 2024

Answering the call for enhanced emergency preparedness in educational environments, Howard County has taken a significant leap forward by instituting the nationwide STOP THE BLEED (STB) campaign within its school system. In an exciting move reported by Howard County Government’s official news release, the county’s Executive Calvin Ball, along with collaboration from Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS), the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS), announced the implementation of bleeding control training for school staff.

“This innovative program is not just about responding to emergencies. It’s about preparing as many people as possible to act swiftly and effectively in the critical moments when every second counts,” Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive stated. He also underscored the urgency and necessity of the initiative, with bleeding being the top cause of preventable death after injury, the training is viewed as potentially game-changing.

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The Coalition is a community of individuals and organizations who are passionate about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. The Coalition’s goal is to support the growth and impact of the campaign by providing access to information and services to the growing STOP THE BLEED® community as well as financial support to the STOP THE BLEED® Project.

STOP THE BLEED® is a national campaign to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. It is a public/private partnership led by the Department of Defense and many other stakeholders, including the Stop the Bleed Coalition.