NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH – ANNUAL READINESS FAIR ANNOUNCEMENT
September is National Preparedness Month. This is a great time to make or update your emergency plans, work with family members and neighbors to help your household be more prepared and think about ways to protect your family and property during a disaster.
In promotion of National Preparedness Month, Lincoln County Emergency Management with NW Natural will host the annual Lincoln County Readiness Fair. The event is free and open to the public – no registration required. Lunch will be provided for the first 350+ attendees and the first 150 people will receive a free preparedness item. Additionally, there will be a raffle give away every hour.
- When: Saturday, September 7, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Where: Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery St, Newport, OR 97365
New this year: short, topical presentations
This year there will be short presentations from experts and local testimonials about their experiences and preparation. Sessions include:
- Go Kit Demonstration
- Psychological First Aid & Stress Reduction
- 2 Weeks Ready
- Cascadia Geology and Tsunami Information
- Staying Safe & Keeping your Community Safe During Fire Season
- Climate Hazards and Resources
- Long Term Recovery Group
Vendors and Exhibitors:
Local public safety and preparedness vendors will host preparedness booths and be available to answer questions. They will provide example readiness kits, wildfire safety, nutritional items, and more to help inspire your preparedness efforts. Some activities include:
- Bring your NOAA Weather Radio and learn how to operate it.
- Sample preparedness food products to decide which to include in your own go bag.
- Learn about bucket toilet systems and how to manage water purification after disaster.
- Check out examples of food preservation to help you improve your survival skills.
A detailed presentation schedule is located on our website at Lincoln County Emergency Management Readiness Fair webpage.
Local Media and Community Partners:
Local Media and community partners are encouraged to visit the National Preparedness Month website and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to find outreach tools for promotion of National Preparedness Month.
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