The Council on Aging will hold a Winter Safety & Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a free ride to and from the senior center for the 10 a.m to 2 p.m. session.
This free event will provide information via interactive demonstrations, presentations, and handouts. You'll learn:
- The differences between weather alert and a weather warning
- What to have on hand and what to prepare in advance of a weather emergency
- Regional and local shelter locations
- How the Mobile Public Safety Answering Point Trailer operates
There will be raffle giveaways and the opportunity to hear from Channel 22 Meteorologist Adam Strempko!
Participants will leave with an emergency bag and instructions about the importance of pre-planning.