Preparedness …Back to the Basics

Visit the Annual Santa Clarita Emergency Expo on April 17, 2004. This is the perfect opportunity for residents to meet with the community’s first responders and learn more about what they do. Also learn how various agencies provide and support the community during emergencies. And for all ages the “Bucket Brigade” and the Santa Clarita Quake Walk,” interactive games with chances to win great prizes. Review how to prepare your family for all emergencies. Now is the time to get back to the basics…A family plan, water and food supplies, first aid supplies, protection of valuables and important documentation. The Expo will be at the Saugus Speedway parking lot from 10:00 AM to 3:00 pm.

SOME FEATURED ACTIVITIES

• Opportunities to win safety helmets
• Caltech-Quake Watch Display
• Santa Clarita M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) crash car exhibit
• Backyard swim safety
• Dog licenses issued by Animal Care and Control
• Free finger printing for kids
• National Weather Service Doppler radar demonstration
• First Aid Demos
• Search and rescue demos
• LA County Sheriff Arson and Explosives Unit
• United States Geological Survey-Hazards Program*
• Visit with Smokey Bear
• “Jaws of Life” demonstrations by LA County Fire
• “Quake Walk”- opportunities to win prizes
• Bicycle Safety demonstrations
• Emergency supplies and services
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) demonstrations
• Campout cooking with the Girl Scouts
• Critters and Creatures from the Placerita Canyon Nature Center
• Bucket Brigade competition - opportunities to win prizes
• Food, Fun and Free admission
• Kid's Crafts with Home Depot-build a wood toy fire truck

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