Canyons School District Community Education Workshops
Indian Hills Middle School
1180 E Sanders Rd, Sandy, UT 84094
Mondays or Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Watch for Fall 2025 dates and cost.
4-Part Emergency Preparedness Series
Benefit from hundreds of hours of research designed to aid you in effectively preparing for disasters that could impact our area.
Week 1: Fact or Myth? Lifesaving Disaster Responses
Week 2: Hands-on First Aid
Week 3: Tips for Handling the Aftermath of a Disaster
Week 4: Rebound in 72 : Your Preparedness Plan for Resiliency
4-Part Anticipating a Bright Future
Learn skills to enhance your quality of life to better serve you and prepare you for the future.
Week 1: Creating Positive Change
Week 2: Harnessing Your Brain Power
Week 3: Building Resilience
Week 4: Understanding Self & Others
WHAT OUR ParticipantS SAY
"Attending a DDC workshop gave me so many ideas and suggestions and left me feeling confident that I could certainly implement all the things necessary to help myself and my family. It changed m mindset from one of fear and worry to one of safety and confidence."
- Sharon M., Sandy , Sandy resident
"The class was amazing. The instructor shared a wealth of knowledge and experience and taught about the supplies, knowledge, and skills for surviving,"
- Jennie R., Sandy resident
request a ddc workshop
Does your school, workplace, or community group want to learn about disaster preparedness? We can bring our expertise right to you! Contact Karen Thomas at
801-828-5409 or info@disasterdiscoverycenter.org to schedule one of our free workshops.
Rebound in 72™
View preparing in a new paradigm based on 5 time periods and 8 need areas to protect what you value. Learn how to customize a plan for your family and disaster supply kits for home, work, bedside, evacuation, etc.
Free & Low-Cost Steps to Preparing
Concerned about the cost of preparing? Explore the many beneficial things you can do to prepare for disaster with minimal financial investment.
Fact or Myth? Understanding Disaster
Discover the facts about disasters and recommended protective actions that could save your life.
Getting Others to Listen and Prepare
Ever tried to get someone—a family member, neighbor, coworker, friend—to take safety seriously? Learn how to tailor your message so people take action—and why fear and guilt are not effective motivators.