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Palomar Health to host Disaster Preparedness Fair

ESCONDIDO – Palomar Health is hosting the fourth annual Disaster Preparedness Fair, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the north lawn near the flagpoles at Palomar Medical Center Escondido, 2185 Citracado Parkway, in Escondido.

The free event can help families take steps now to prepare for a future disaster and be one step ahead of an emergency or disaster.

Donate blood with the San Diego Blood Bank to help stock shelves should a disaster strike and learn safety techniques through hands-on demos, speak with experts, receive giveaways and more.

Feel the intense shaking of an 8.0 earthquake at the world’s biggest mobile earthquake simulator. Learn how to help your family and neighbors during a disaster.

See Escondido SWAT gear and watch Escondido police dogs in action. Learn personal safety and security awareness and find out how to protect yourself in a dangerous situation.

Experience putting out a small fire at the fire extinguisher simulator. Learn about the “Stop the Bleed” campaign and become empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. See a vintage 1926 fire engine from the Escondido Fire Department. Purchase personal preparedness items and much more.

Giveaways will be provided while supplies last.

Food trucks will be present to satisfy appetites, including The Food Dood, Rita’s and Street Chef California.

Participating vendors include city of Escondido, Escondido Police Department, Escondido Fire Department, Big Shaker Enterprises, San Diego Blood Bank, Community Emergency Response Team, American College of Surgeons, San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego Humane Society, Ready America and more.

Attendees can show how they’re disaster ready by tagging photos on social media with the hashtag #PalomarPrepared. For more information, email [email protected].

For more information, visit http://www.palomarhealth.org.

Submitted by Palomar Health.

 

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