Brookline Officials to Offer One-Night Emergency Preparedness Training

Officials from Brookline's police, fire and health departments have collaborated to organized a one-night training program aimed at making Brookline's families more prepared for an emergency.

The two-hour class, scheduled for Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m., will offer simple steps to help residents prepared for a range of emergencies, including fires, severe weather and more. Attendees will be taught about a how to use a 72-hour "Emergency Go Kit," and will receive their own starter kit.

The event is free and open to the public. To register, contact Dawn Sibor at the Brookline Health Department at 617-730-2656.

The training program is scheduled to coincide with National Preparedness Month in September. The town is also starting a 10-week training course for the Community Emergency Response Team on Sept. 20.