Financial Literacy 2, Part 5: Disaster Planning (On Demand) – 2116

Description

This course will cover why it's important to plan ahead for disasters. It covers best practices for preparing for a disaster, like setting up a direct deposit and creating an emergency savings fund. Having the appropriate insurance coverage and documenting valuables are also important. This course will also give you tips on how to handle your finances during and after a disaster strikes.

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Make disaster plans and preparations, including establishing direct deposit and creating an emergency fund.   
• Get the appropriate insurance coverage and document your valuables. 
• Take advantage of mobile banking, talk with creditors, and create a budget when disaster strikes.
• Recognize scams that can cost you money after a disaster.
• Apply for disaster relief programs that may be available. 

This is course #2116 in IHSS and Career Pathways and is part of the Adult Education Pathway, which is a general pathway. It is eligible for the Career Builder Incentive for CalGrows.

This course is self-paced and expected to take roughly three hours to complete. If you need to pause for any reason, you can save progress and come back to resume it when ready. Courses should be completed within 30 days of starting them.

To register for this course, click the registration link and input your information. The security code for Homebridge Career Pathways courses is 744016. You will receive an email to activate your email, and upon activation, you will have access to all Homebridge On-Demand classes.