CONTACT:     Cherie Carey, Emergency Management Coordinator, 360-239-1282, or email at cherie.carey@co.thurston.wa.us

OLYMPIA –In a world of uncertainties, being prepared can make all the difference. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Thurston County Emergency Management Council invites you to a vital event that could safeguard your family’s future.  

Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Yelm Community Center in Yelm for a Free Emergency Preparedness Expo. Learn how some simple planning, preparation, and knowing what to do can be a lifeline for you and your family.

“Some simple planning, preparation and knowing what to do can help you and your family recover more quickly from an emergency or disaster” said Kyle Bustad, Thurston County Emergency Management Manager

Discover how we protect you and how you can prepare to protect yourself from emergencies. This event is open to all ages and there will be free disaster preparedness activities for the whole family.

Bloodworks Northwest have a Mobile Blood Drive at the Expo. Make an appointment now to donate blood and save lives. Be the hero our community needs and sign-up to donate today: https://ow.ly/MQxh50SY5mW.

Are you and your family ready to face emergencies head-on?  Come to the Expo and learn how to become better prepared!

For more information visit www.thurstonscounty.wa.gov/em.

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