September is National Preparedness Month and Shasta County Public Health urges residents to make plans and prepare emergency supply kits so we’re “ready for anything.”
Public Health says the back-to-school season is a good time to review family emergency plans and check on what schools do in case of emergency.
Residents are encouraged to have a kit of supplies and a “to-go” kit in case of evacuation. Supplies should include such essentials as flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, non-perishable food and at least a three-day supply of water for each individual and pet. Also consider: medications, pet vaccination records and paperwork such as property insurance documents and personal ID.
The “Ready Shasta” campaign has lots of worksheets and information for emergency planning. Click here.
- Hey, the Inter-Mountain Fair in McArthur starts Thursday and goes through Labor Day. All the usual fun stuff of a carnival and rodeo, plus Saturday night entertainment by Bucky Covington. For info, click here.
- Mark Your Calendars for Sept. 18, when charity groups plan a big sing-along with “The Sound of Music.” The 7 p.m. movie event at David Marr Auditorium at the Shasta Learning Center on Eureka Way requires a $5 minimum donation. The fundraiser is sponsored by Genocide No More-Save Darfur, Enterprise High School’s STAND Club and People of Progress Food Bank & Resource Center.
- A reminder: Redding Loaves & Fishes’ Canned Food Drive continues through Wednesday, Sept. 9. Drop off donations at Corrective Care Chiropractic, 3325 Placer St.
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