National Emergency Preparedness 2009 in Mesa
Are you ready? Are you prepared for a disaster? The City of Mesa and Emergency Management is sponsoring a citywide community event, National Emergency Preparedness 2009 on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mesa Riverview’s Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson (Loop 202 and Dobson).
The theme for this fourth annual event is “Family and Disaster Planning,” and will feature valley wide emergency/disaster and equipment, disaster education seminars, displays and entertainment and focusing on the theme.
National Emergency Preparedness 2009 is part of National Preparedness Month, created by a Presidential mandate following 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina to help citizens become better prepared for disasters “We know during large scale disasters, there may not be enough government resources to assist everyone, even those in serious need,” Mesa Emergency Management Deputy Chief Shanon Cluff said. “This event allows us to share information, which may help prepare your family on what to do if disaster strikes.”
More than 20 agencies, including Mesa Fire, Mesa Police and Mesa Energy Resources, are participating in National Emergency Preparedness 2009 with displays outside and inside Bass Pro Shops. The displays will include a variety of emergency disaster vehicles and apparatus, including helicopters, an emergency command van, fire trucks, mass decontamination equipment semi-trailer, HAZMAT unit, bomb squad and SWAT Team truck.
The event also features free community preparedness seminars, such as Family Preparedness, CPR and First Aid, Flu Pandemic Planning, Making Sure Your Pets are Ready for a Disaster and Utilities and Safety. In addition, Southwest Ambulance will have its “Salute to the Troops” ambulance that is wrapped in camouflage and includes silhouettes of military aircraft, the American flag and a bald eagle.
There will be plenty of children’s activities, family entertainment and free prizes. For more information, contact Mesa Fire at 480) 644-2101, extension> 5163 , or visit http://www.mesaaz. gov.
Friday, September 25, 2009
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There are now dehydrated buckets of food storage available at Costco. The Cave Creek Costco off the 101 at Cave Creek Road had quite a stock on 10/15/09. I didn't see any at the Scottsdale store, but could have missed it. These are also available on Costco.com. They are a seasonal item, so get them while you can if you want a "quick and easy" food storage start.
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