Survivor Day event to offer emergency preparedness training for residents On Saturday, September 21, 2013, the Central Virginia Emergency Management Alliance (CVEMA) will host its 4th Survivor Day, where residents of Central Virginia can learn how to prepare for disasters. Emergency and community response professionals will instruct citizens on the best ways to prepare for emergency situations. Emergencies and disasters are a part of life in Central Virginia, which is vulnerable to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, winter storms, and other hazards. Survivor Day attendees will learn how to survive in their home without power for at least 72 hours and what to take with them should they need to leave their homes in a hurry. Classes will be held at 11 locations in ten localities, where check-in will begin at 8:00am and the training will conclude by 12:00pm. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, Registered attendees who complete the training will receive a free backpack and survivor kit supplies (limit one per household). There are two locations for the city of Richmond: Chimborazo Elementary School 3000 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23223 Mary Munford Elementary School 211 Westmoreland Avenue Richmond, VA 23226 To register, please visit SurvivorDay or contact: Kathy Robins, Senior Emergency Management Planer Richmond Regional Planning District Commission 804-323-2033
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:56:30 +0000
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