Disaster Preparedness Presentations

Natural and human caused disasters can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere. But there are steps you can take to help make a difference before, after, and during these events. In an effort to help educate the Richmond community about the importance of disaster preparedness, The American Red Cross, Virginia Capital Region is teaming up with Richmond Public Library to offer a series of free presenations this fall.



Photo credit: The American Red Cross

October is National Fire Safety Month, and next week, four of our branches will host presentations on home and wild fire prevention and preparedness. The presentations from the Red Cross will provide your family with the knowledge to prevent fires in your home and also prepare for emergencies. November's presentations will focus on both pet safety and preparedness for winter storms.

As the nation's preeminent preparedness and safety training organization, the American Red Cross will be presenting information you can trust on topics that could save lives. Make the time to attend these worthwhile presentations:

House and Wild Fires

Belmont Library - Friday, October 21st - 11:00 am

Ginter Park Library - Monday, October 17th - 6:30 pm

West End Library - Monday, October 17th - 6:30 pm

Westover Hills Library - Monday, October 17th - 6:30 pm

Winter Storms and Pet Preparedness
Belmont Library - Friday, November 4th - 11:00 am
Ginter Park Library - Monday, November 21st - 6:30 pm
West End Library - Monday, November 21st - 6:30 pm
Westover Hills Library - Monday, November 21st - 6:30 pm

For more information on disaster preparedness and to find valuable disaster checklists, visit http://virginiacapitalredcross.org/.