Lincoln County “readiness fair” set for Sept. 21 in Newport

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lincoln County Commons (Fairgrounds), 633 NE 3rd St., Newport, Oregon, 97365

Featured Demonstration:

The American Red Cross will set-up a simulated shelter operation where fair attendees can:

• Walk through shelter, see cots and layout
• Go through the check in process and talk with Red Cross Volunteers
• Learn what shelter occupants should bring with them when evacuated from their homes and the items that will be provided to support them at the shelter
• Learn how to connect with loved ones who may be looking for them using the Safe and Well program – https://safeandwell.communityos.org/zf/safesearch/search.
• Learn how you can get in involved and volunteer with the American Red Cross

Public Safety and Preparedness Partners:

Local public safety and preparedness representatives will be on hand to help guide attendees and answer the “How to?”; “What if?” and “Why should I?” questions they may have.  Local vendors will have emergency readiness kits, gadgets, nutritional items, etc. to look at, purchase and/or order. A detailed exhibit and participant list available at the end of this media release and on the Lincoln County Emergency Management website at www.co.lincoln.or.us/emergencymanagement

Local Media and Community Partners:

Local Media and community partners are encouraged to visit the National Preparedness Month website and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to utilize the available social media, print, video and audio outreach tools for promotion of National Preparedness Month.

Additional Resources:

• Lincoln County Emergency Management Website – Fair Information – www.co.lincoln.or.us/emergencymanagement

• National Preparedness Month – https://www.ready.gov/september

• Ready.Gov – www.ready.gov

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Preparedness Month – http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/npm/index.htm