Members of the Morongo Basin Community are invited to attend an emergency and disaster preparedness expo coined “Help Yourself, Help Your Neighbor” at the Yucca Valley Walmart parking lot tomorrow (5/20) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway. This event is presented by local community leaders Marjorie Smith of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), Justin Merino of the High Desert Emergency Action Alliance (HDEAA) & Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council.
The “Help Yourself, Help Your Neighbor” expo will feature activities and exhibits that will provide attendees with important information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters. For example, participants will learn about emergency kits, evacuation plans, and how to stay informed during an emergency.
The event will also include hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and presentations by experts in the field. Participating agencies and groups include the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Morongo Basin Health District, Marine Base K9 Team, American Red Cross, High Desert Emergency Action Alliance, Town of Yucca Valley, Desert Region Fire Safe Council, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, Hi-Desert Water District, Valley Star Community Services, Kiwanis, Rescue Residence, CERT, ARES, Serve, JOSAR and more. Help Yourself, Help Your Neighbor is free to attend, and all community members are encouraged to participate.
Contact:
Marjorie Smith
MB Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) 442-275-7277
[email protected]
Justin Merino
High Desert Emergency Action Alliance (HDEAA) 760-853-0220
[email protected]
