
The American Red Cross Ready RatingTM program is a free, self-paced, membership program designed to help businesses, organizations and schools become better prepared for emergencies. It is aligned with the federal government’s private sector preparedness standards (PS-Prep) and is delivered through a Red Cross branded website, ReadyRating.org. Members use a proprietary online assessment tool to get a baseline measurement of their preparedness level and receive a customized score card with tips and guidance to improve.
Topics covered include conducting a hazard vulnerability assessment, developing an emergency response plan, and helping employees become better prepared. The program content has been evaluated by the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.