If this week’s earthquake in Russia and resultant West Coast tsunami warnings elevated your consciousness of potential disasters, head to San Mateo on Saturday, Aug. 2, for a refresher course on what to do when the sudden occurs.
The county’s twenty first annual Catastrophe Preparedness Day, a family-friendly occasion that’s open to all Bay Space residents, will provide hands-on coaching, workshops on CPR and emergency abilities, shows by native emergency responders and actions for youths.
The occasion will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the San Mateo County Occasion Middle, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. Admission and parking are free, and no registration is required.
“Simply look across the nation: catastrophic flooding within the Midwest and South, warmth waves within the North, fires burning within the West,” stated David Canepa, president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, in an occasion announcement. “A catastrophe can strike at any time, wherever, and now’s the time to get ready by constructing your information, studying key abilities and creating a plan.”
Representatives of Cal Fireplace and native fireplace departments, the Pink Cross and nonprofits such because the Middle for Independence for People with Disabilities shall be readily available to supply steerage.
Attendees can discover ways to create a household emergency plan, pack a go bag, take residence emergency provides, join emergency alerts (in English, Spanish or Mandarin) and extra.
Youngsters will get an opportunity to fulfill search-and-rescue horses, attend storytime with a firefighter and climb aboard fireplace engines and different automobiles, stated Dr. Shruti Dhapodkar, director of the county’s Division of Emergency Administration.
