DOWNEY - The city of Downey will host an emergency preparedness fair on Saturday Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Fire Department, members of the Emergency Preparedness Committee, the Downey Community Emergency Response Team, the Red Cross, and the Downey Building Department will be on hand to speak with attendees about actions and preparations all community members can take to improve their readiness for emergencies. There will be displays, handouts and demonstrations. It is hoped that the flu-shot clinic and the emergency preparedness fair will help community members increase their awareness of the importance of planning for emergencies. The fair will be setup in the area of the Downey Theatre.

********** Published: September 18, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 22