Sonoma Valley Earthquake Shakeout for April 20 with "The Big Shaker "
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SONOMA, CA –Sonoma Valley Community Health Center will host an Earthquake Shakeout event on Saturday, April 20th, at El Verano Elementary School from 12 pm - 3 pm.??
April is California’s and Sonoma County’s Earthquake Preparedness Month.?According to Cal OES (Office of Emergency Services), knowing what to do during an earthquake is essential, because it’s not?if?an earthquake strikes, but?when. ?Some key?takeaways from this event will be signing - up for state alerts, such as My Shake App, self-protection during an earthquake ??and how to develop an emergency preparedness kit and plan specific to your daily needs.??
The “Big Shaker – the world’s largest earthquake simulator -” will be the main attraction of the free?family-friendly activities free event”. Attendees can experience what an 8.0 earthquake feels like. There will also be a wide range of local and countywide resources - such as County of Sonoma Department of Emergency Management - informational booths, interactive workshops, emergency preparedness giveaways, and raffles.?In addition; there will be information about health coverage and access – particularly in the event of a disaster.?
For more information about the event, please contact SVCHC by phone at?707-939-6070 or by email at?[email protected]. Individuals interested in volunteering can dial extension #198 or email?[email protected].??
SVCHC’s mission is to provide accessible, quality health care to all who need it, especially the underserved. For more information, please visit?www.svchc.org.??
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