If earthquakes terrify you, savvy preparation will certainly help when “The Big One” rocks our world. Thankfully, tomorrow, October 23, is Community Disaster Preparedness Day. Reporter Heather Clisby has the details …
The Morongo Basin is long overdue for a sizable earthquake and any tectonic event that is 4.0 or higher would likely result in property damage and the interruption of utilities and services.
To help get locals in earthquake-ready shape, the Morongo Basin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting a Community Disaster Preparedness Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot, 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.
The event will feature valuable information on community resources and live demonstrations on public safety. There will also be tips on water purification and storage, animal care, basic first aid, crucial supplies and survival skills.
This is a free event, no pre-registration required. For more info, visit the Morongo Basin CERT page at https://morongobasincert.org/
