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PRESS RELEASE
City Of Fontana Prepares For Emergencies;
Encourages The Public To Attend Family Emergency And Safety Preparedness Day
Local Activities Part of National Preparedness Month 2009
| WHO: |
The City of Fontana invites the community to join together to become better informed as part of local National Preparedness Month 2009 Activities. |
| WHAT: |
This September marks National Preparedness Month 2009, a nationwide coordinated effort encouraging families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. During National Preparedness Month, The Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps will work with a wide variety of organizations to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and promote community involvement across the nation through events, activities, such as first aid training, town hall meetings and emergency drills.
As part of the local National Preparedness Month activities, The City of Fontana Police Department will host its annual Health and Safety Fair in conjunction with National Preparedness month. Attendees will learn how to make an Emergency Supply kit; create a Family Emergency Plan; and receive valuable local emergency preparedness information so they know how to stay informed during an emergency situation. They will also have an opportunity to participate in educational emergency preparedness and safety activities as well as visit vendor booths that will offer information on how to be more prepared in case of an emergency. |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, September 19th, 2009, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| WHERE: |
City of Fontana Police Department, 17005 Upland Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 |
| WHY: |
Preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry. This year the NPM will focus on changing perceptions about emergency preparedness and will help Americans understand what it truly means to be Ready. The vision of the City of Fontana’s National Preparedness and Safety event is to increase awareness and provide resources to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies, as well as maintain and promote health and safety through Crime Prevention. |
| TICKETS: |
The event is FREE and open to the public. No reservations required. For further information about the City of Fontana’s event, contact Heather Howard at (909) 350-7758 or visit www.fontanapd.org. |
Please visit www.ready.gov for more information on emergency preparedness.
Sponsored in part by: 
Heather Howard, Community Policing Technician
Telephone: (909) 350-7758
E-Mail:
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