WALDPORT — Natural disasters such as wildfires, flooding, earthquakes and tsunami threaten the Oregon coast, and a free community event Saturday, Aug. 17 can help residents be ready.
Experts will be on hand to offer tips on wilderness survival, water purification, food storage and other aspects of emergency readiness from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1006 S .W. Range Drive. There will also be free hot dogs, chips and water.
Representatives from several organizations will be on hand to answer questions, provide literature and perform demonstrations. The groups include Oregon State and Lincoln County emergency management agencies, Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue, the Red Cross and Signature Home Health Care.
There will be information on 72-hour survival kits and emergency kits for cars, plus a tasting table with freeze-dried foods.
