This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Second Street Prepares for Disaster

A local fire station is hosting free CERT presentations and encouraging community-wide attendance.

Shawna Burreson, Neighbor
|
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/237203/2012/07/raw/6ee2af17eb3cd1eae221ca80b9117ab9.jpg
https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/237203/2012/07/raw/d039a7b44c871523e21c33e65519ed35.jpg

Get acquainted with neighbors and learn what to do to prepare for emergencies at the Long Beach Fire Department Station #8  at 5:30 p.m. July 24 - 25.

The enire community is invited to a free presentation by a firefighter and Community Emergency Respose Team spokesperson who will address the role of a CERT in the face of calamity.

Aimed at both residents and businesses, the half-hour informative meeting will delve into disasters like earthquakes and how to get ready for them. Learn about adequate water supplies, when to shut off gas and other vital measures neighbors can to protect themselves and each other.

The seminar will be held at Long Beach Fire Department Station #8 at 5365 E. Second Street.

For more information, call Robert Campbell of the La Verne Avenue Community Watch 562-434-9867, which is located between Second and The Toledo in Belmont Shore.

Find out what's happening in Belmont Shore-Napleswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.

More from Belmont Shore-Naples