National Preparedness Month is recognized with a local event each year. This year the event will be Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8 a.m. to Noon at Lowe's, 1010 W. McDermott.
Residents can pick up an emergency supply kit along with information about making an emergency plan, types of emergencies and appropriate response actions. The local event is sponsored by sponsored by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizens Fire Academy Alumni, Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Citizens On Patrol (COP) and Volunteers in Policing (VIP) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC).