Homer Public Disaster Preparedness Conference

September 20th ~ 3 PM until 7 PM at Islands and Ocean Visitor Center

Come find out about how to prepare your family or small business for disasters. Learn what the threats are for Homer and the surrounding area. Gather information from the experts and learn how to put together a plan to survive the next big earthquake. Learn how to protect your home from wildfire. Learn how those with functional needs prepare for a disasters. Understand the role that local media play in disaster preparedness and response. Learn what an 8.0 earthquake feels like in the new Quake Cottage.   See the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mobile Command Center.

HIGHLIGHTS

· Quake Cottage earthquake simulator

· How to prepare for disaster if you have special needs or know someone who does

· What is the risk of tsunami in Kachemak Bay

· How can you protect your small business and recover quickly following a disaster

Sponsored by:

Homer Vol. Fire Dept.

AK Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Kenai Peninsula Office of Emergency Management

Contact: Bob Painter, Homer Vol. Fire Dept. 235-3155