A planned Oneida County Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for June 7, but in the spirit of the event, it’s time to start getting ready now!  The event will have a number of tables on a variety of topics, including Food Storage, 72 Hour kits, Communications equipment, County Resources, Law Enforcement, and much more.  

Presentations on First Aid, Water Purification, Faraday cages, and Automobile preparation will also be conducted.  

The Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Event Center in Oneida County, and should be fun for the family.  There will be prize drawings every hour during the event, as well as demonstrations and knowledgeable people to answer questions on many topics.

Emergency Preparedness is one of the most important strategies any individual, family, or community can have in place.  Forethinking can save endless pain and suffering, both physical and financial.  It’s important to hold conversations about potential emergency situations with your family, and an event like this can be a good way to begin a discussion of the topic and make everyone a part of the decision-making and planning team for how to respond to life’s unknowables.