Creating a community that can rebuild itself after an emergency takes trained volunteers and an informed public.

Here is how you can get involved:

• Learn about emergency plans for your neighborhood
• Participate in community preparedness exercises and drills
• Volunteer with CERT to get trained in basic disaster response skills
• Create your personal disaster response plan and kit
• Create and safely store your vital records

Notable initiatives sponsored by the EIC include:

The emergency response guide called “Boots On Ground” which serves to coordinate participating clubs and a command structure during response to a disaster.

The “On Your Own” emergency preparedness guide found at https://www.lwsb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Emergency-Guide.pdf

The “Grab Go” guide to products and materials every residence should have available to take with them should they have to evacuate during an emergency.

A free “Vital Document Scanning” event providing a free thumb drive and scanning service to copy important documents on to it for safe keeping in the event of a disaster.

A Distinguished Speaker Series presenting experts with information on emergency preparedness of interest to all community members.

The Family Radio Service (FRS) check-in practice on Wednesdays at 9:30am.

The Emergency Preparedness Expo where clubs and vendors feature emergency preparedness materials and information.

Activities also include presenting speakers on emergency preparedness topics.