Prepare your family for emergencies at April 18 event

Practice using a fire extinguisher. Build an emergency supply kit and emergency plan. Explore a fire truck at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center.

Everyone in your household can attend a resource fair to learn practical skills and pick up supplies to prepare for emergencies.

Kids and adults alike can get hands-on training using a fire extinguisher. Start building your emergency kit-we'll provide a backpack, flashlight, first aid kit, and more.

At the April 18 fair, you can also start filling out a family emergency plan. Public health and emergency services staff will be on hand for personalized support with thinking through your specific needs and to answer questions along the way.

We'll provide light refreshments, a raffle, and prizes. Kids can explore a real fire truck.

Learn, explore, and connect with community

Join neighbors, City staff, and community groups at this free event. You'll be able to:

• Learn how to use a fire extinguisher: Get a hands-on demonstration so you're ready to put out fires.
• Start building an emergency supply kit: Pick up a free backpack to fill with supplies like a flashlight, first aid kit, pill sorter, document holder, and more.
• Enjoy family-friendly fun: Meet a firefighter, see a fire truck up close, enjoy light refreshments and a raffle.
• Connect with City resources: Get personalized support with your family's emergency preparedness questions. Learn about City services to help your family's health, from breastfeeding to vaccinations.

The West Berkeley Family Wellness Center is about a mile from North Berkeley BART. Use bus line 51B, 72, or use AC Transit's route planner. You can also bike there using our bike boulevards.

For questions or to request an accessibility accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (510) 981-5350. This event will be held in a wheelchair-accessible venue with seating, shade, and ADA restrooms.

Creating a safe and prepared Berkeley

The City of Berkeley Public Health Division and Fire Department are co-hosting this event.

If you want to learn more about disaster preparedness, sign up for an upcoming class. Subscribe for emails about future training events.

Keep your family safe in an emergency. Join us April 18 to get better prepared while enjoying snacks and games with City staff and your community.

Links

• Rooted & Ready: Community Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair
• Emergency Preparedness Classes
• AC Transit's route planner
• Bike Boulevards

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