Very relevant to our lives right now, the "Play It Safe Emergency Expo" will be held on Sat., Sept. 26, from 10 AM-3 PM at the east parking lot of Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Rd., Glendale. Admission and parking is free.
April Kelcy of Earthquake Solutions, chair of the expo, writes:
- Participate in hands-on fire extinguisher practice for all ages
- Learn about disaster issues and plans for animals and pets Ride the Quaky-Shaky exhibit house;
- See large pieces of rescue equipment up close
- Talk personally with emergency responders
- Get updates on quake activity & on the next ShakeOut scheduled for 10:15 on 10-15-09
- Meet with policy-makers from local, regional agencies
- Find out what's new with your local CERT teams
- See a heart defibrillator demo, find out how YOU can learn to use one too!
- Discover new products for improving the safety & fire resistance of your home
- Shop for emergency supplies for at home, work or school
- Learn how to improve internet security, to reduce the chances of ID theft
- Obtain new information & resources for preventing or mitigating losses
- Enjoy kettle corn & other treats, & a Kiwanis BBQ lunch while the children jump in the bounce house (inexpensive food prices)
- Come Together In Support of Our Communities
