This is a FREE resource for West Los Angelenos to learn from local experts how to prepare for and survive a major disaster, and is available on-demand. View content and schedule below:
Here is a message from the Fair Organizing Team!
The Westside Safety and Preparedness Fair has gone on-demand. All presentations are available on the website safetyfair.org. The vendors featured on the website are offering discounts on emergency preparedness supplies and there are a number of downloads available. I hope you will take a look. Lots of great info available.
Learn how to “prepare, survive and thrive”
Keynote speakers are:
- Dr. Anne Rimoin, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health speaking about Covid, vaccines and variants
- Mark Benthien, Executive Director, Earthquake Country Alliance (USC), speaking about earthquakes and what a major earthquake could mean for you, your family and Los Angeles as a whole
- L.A. Fire Dept. Capt.ll John Ignatczyk, Disaster Preparedness Officer, will show you how to prepare for and what to do during an earthquake
Learn potentially life-saving skills:
- Hands-only CPR
- “Stop the Bleed”
- How to use a fire extinguisher
- Pet first aid and CPR
- And more
Meet our local police and learn :
- How to protect your home and your car by making them less attractive to criminals
- Find out how registering your bicycle can lead to its return if stolen
Learn how neighbors working together after a disaster will be essential after a major disaster such as a major earthquake
- Ready your L.A. Neighborhood (RYLAN)
- Neighborhood Team Program
- CERT — Community Emergency Response Team
Plus special programming for kids, pre-school to teens
- Walk ‘n Rollers: Bike safety skills
- Red Cross: “Prepare with Pedro” for young kids
- Red Cross: “Pillowcase Project” for elementary school-age kids
- Tips for Teens, Preparedness Isn’t Just for Parents
Discounts: Visit vendor booths and get attendee-only discounts to purchase emergency preparedness supplies.
Go to safetyfair.org
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Thank you to the Fair Organizing Team for the valuable resource!
- Cynthia Saffir
- William Keith
- Cindy Kane
- Ron Migdal
- Nancy Wood