Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Plan to attend the SF North Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Fair










All are invited to attend the *free*:

San Francisco North Peninsula
Community Emergency Preparedness Fair

Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 10am-2pm
730 Sharp Park Road, Pacifica, CA

Hosted as a community service by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
San Francisco West Stake

This event is free and open to the public.

Participating Organizations include:
  • US Coast Guard including tours of their on-site helicopter

  • San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) including tours of their Mobile Command Center

  • San Mateo No. County Fire Department

  • US Geological Service

  • Local Amateur Radio Clubs

  • Local Medical Services Providers

  • Local Public Utilities

  • Emergency Preparedness Supply Manufacturers (72 hour kits, water treatment systems, family & pet emergency kits)





Exhibits include:




  • Tours of the Coast Guard helicopter, the San Mateo County OES Mobile Command Center, a fire truck & police car


  • Earthquake, Fire, Flood, & Tsunami Preparedness training and information

  • 72 Hour Emergency Kits -vendors and Do It Yourself info

  • Food & Water Storage -vendors and how-to help

  • Family (including pets), School & Business Emergency Planning

  • Local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Programs

  • Emergency Services & Communications
Workshop Presentations include:
  • American Red Cross, "Be Red Cross Ready, Preparedness Jeopardy" (11am, 12pm, 1pm)

  • San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services -Jim Asche, "SMC Tsunami Emergency Plan" (10:30am)

  • US Geological Service -Tom Brocher, "Earthquake Preparedness"

  • and much more!

For kids & adults:

  • Come tour and learn more about the Coast Guard helicopter + the San Mateo County Mobile Emergency Command Center
  • Visit with local firefighters and EMTs, who will also be showing off their firetruck and ambulance
  • and more!

Free and valuable information will be provided to all attendees.

For more information about attending or exhibiting at this event (all free), please contact: amy_mcneil@hotmail.com

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