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American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties is offering a free earthquake preparedness class on Wednesday, January 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The class will be held at local Red Cross headquarters, 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa.
All are invited. To reserve a seat, register by calling 577-7603 or show up at the door.
“Following a 6.5 earthquake and numerous aftershocks in Humboldt County, it’s a wake-up call that we must be prepared for serious earthquakes in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, too,” said Rodger Doncaster, Director of Disaster Services. “Being prepared and knowledgeable is the best way to minimize property damage, injury and even death. We’re hoping that raised community concern about earthquakes will let us train as many people as possible on January 20.”
Topics covered will include:
- What to do when the earthquake hits
- How to reduce hazards related to earthquakes
- Build a kit: what to include in a disaster kit for one person or an entire family
- Make a plan: ensuring that all members of the household including pets are considered.
- Be informed: what training you should get that can save the life of a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or community member
- Lifesaving safety tips you can use in earthquakes or any emergency.
About The American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties
American Red Cross is a neutral, humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters, and prepares people to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Sonoma & Mendocino Counties chapter, like all Red Cross chapters, is self-sustaining. The Chapter receives no funding from the national organization or United Way, and minimal government funding. All disaster assistance and assistance to members of the Armed Forces provided by the Chapter is free and is made possible by voluntary donations of time and money by the people of Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Donations can be made online at www.arcsm.org, via mail to 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, or by phone at 577-7600. Mendocino residents can call 463-0112. |
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