Be Quake Ready: Berkeley Hosting Emergency Preparedness Fair

BERKELEY, CA - Living with the threat of earthquakes is a reality for Berkeley households, but you can help be more prepared just in case the big one hits.

On March 18, the city of Berkeley is hosting a community preparedness fair at LeConte Elementary School for all ages - with activities suited for all levels of experience.

"To survive and thrive in our next emergency we all need to be ready with the skills, plans, and supplies for all the members of our households - including children and animals," Berkeley Fire Chief Gil Dong said.

There will be pet-preparedness demonstrations, hands-on first aid instruction, a showcase of emergency vehicles, games, prizes, kids' activities, and more.

This year's event features trainings, entertainment, and information in Spanish as well as English. They'll include:

• Transportation safety activities, such as a bike rodeo, helmet checks and free bike repairs sign-ups
• Kids can listen to the Berkeley Public Library's story time and the American Red Cross' emergency preparedness workshop for 3rd-5th graders
• Adults and kids alike can learn about earthquake science from UC Berkeley's SeismoLab, survival demonstrations from Trackers Earth, and an exhibit from Lawrence Hall of Science
• Celebrate our community's resilience and protect those you love by getting ready together

EVENT DETAILS

Location: LeConte Elementary School, 2241 Russell St
Date: March 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Bike Valet
Take the BART to Ashby Station (about 6 blocks from the Fair)

For more information, including a schedule of demonstrations during the day, visit the Prep Fair Web Page. The event is organized by the City's Office of Emergency Services and our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers.

For more guidance on your disaster plan, securing your home, keeping your pets safe or other disaster preparedness information, visit the Berkeley Ready Website.