WALDPORT – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organizing a community emergency preparedness fair on Saturday, Aug. 22 to help coastal residents get themselves ready for a catastrophic event.

The free event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 1006 S.W. Range Drive, is open to anyone in the community. There will be free hot dogs, chips, and bottled water available.

The fair will include representatives from state and Lincoln County emergency management agencies, Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue, the Red Cross, the south county Community Emergency Response Team, and the Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club to answer questions and provide handouts.

There will also be informational displays on topics such as 72- hour survival kits, water purification and water storage, wilderness survival techniques, food storage tips, car emergency kits, and estate Planning/Legal Advice