Emergency Preparedness Fair helps Concord residents stay ready

By The Pioneer 3 months ago
Emergency Preparedness Fair helps Concord residents stay ready
The American Red Cross held lifesaving demos and fun giveaways at Concord’s Emergency Preparedness Fair Thursday. (Pete Cruz photos)

CONCORD, CA (Sept. 6, 2024) — The City of Concord held its annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday at Todos Santos Plaza. Running alongside last night’s Music and Market concert, the fair brought useful information and free giveaways from local emergency service organizations.

Patrons perused booths and demonstrations while the Tom Petty Tribute Band, The Big Jangle, performed on stage.

The fair featured representatives from the Concord Police Department, Contra Costa Fire & HAZMAT, Contra Costa CWS (Community Warning System), Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services, Contra Costa County Animal Services, American Red Cross, and Bill’s Ace Hardware.

In addition, there were booths for Dangers of Vaping Booth, Independent Living Resources, Mobility Matters, VistAbility, Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control, and East Bay CPR.

 

 

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