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Thursday, September 15, 2011

What:

The West Contra Costa County Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Del Norte BART Station in El Cerrito. As the nation marks the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, this free one-day event will help residents prepare for all natural and manmade disasters. More than 30 local businesses and agencies will provide demonstrations, presentations and offer the latest information about emergency preparedness. Highlights include free CPR training, fire and earthquake simulations, pet micro-chipping and more.

Who:

The event is free and open to the public.

When

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24

Where

Del Norte BART Station, 6400 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito

Why:

West Contra Costa County is at risk of many natural and manmade disasters—such as earthquakes, fires and outbreaks of disease. Preparing for a major disaster increases your chance of survival and minimizes the impact to your health. For more information about emergency preparedness in Contra Costa, visit www.cchealth.org/topics/emergencies/

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