Emergency Preparedness Event Saturday In Fairfax

FAIRFAX, VA — Nothing says preparedness awareness like. . .face painting? Anyway, that's one of the lures for the first-ever Preparedness Awareness Weekend set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive.

PAW, staged by the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, is designed to "help families increase their resiliency by providing step-by-step methods to develop their emergency preparedness plans and kits." (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Here's a brief rundown:

• Check out emergency vehicles from around the county at the “Touch a Truck” display
• Red Cross- CPR Demonstrations
• Fairfax County Office for Children- learn what questions you should ask your caregiver
• Fairfax County Public Schools- ask your school representatives questions on emergency procedures and how they plan for emergencies
• Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office will do child ID’s

Event exhibits include (and more):

• Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management- learn about emergency plans and kits dedicated to various age groups to help families tailor their preparedness to their needs
• Fairfax County Fire Department- Fire safety and face painting
• Fairfax County Police Department- Child Safety Seat Check information
• INOVA- child safety and how to help you prevent childhood injuries
• Citizens Corps- how to get involved in your community
• WMATA- Metro Preparedness

For more information, contact the Office of Emergency Management at OEM-Outreach@fairfaxcounty.gov

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