The City of Malibu will host its 7th Annual Safety and Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malibu City Hall as part of National Preparedness Month.
The free, family-friendly event aims to help residents and businesses prepare for wildfires, earthquakes, floods and other disasters that can impact the community.
"The Safety Fair is a fun, hands-on way for people of all ages to learn about life-saving skills, products and services, and build relationships with the emergency responders that keep our community safe," said Mayor Marianne Riggins.
Riggins emphasized the importance of preparedness as Malibu continues recovering from the devastating Broad, Franklin and Palisades fires.
"Malibu knows what it means to endure disasters, and as we continue to recover from the devastating Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fires, we must continue to look ahead and constantly strive for community-wide preparedness," she said. "When we all come together and do our parts, we can be ready, strong, and resilient for our next disaster."
The city is promoting "shared responsibility" for preparedness, with community members, the city and emergency agency partners all playing crucial roles. The Safety Fair provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to enhance their preparedness efforts, whether they are beginners or looking to advance their knowledge.
Event highlights include emergency preparedness vendors and resource booths, fire extinguisher training, an earthquake simulator and a CERT Team emergency information station. Attendees can receive guidance on brush clearance and home hardening.
Family activities will feature a "Touch-a-Truck" experience with fire and rescue vehicles, a rock climbing wall and a Safe Moves bike and scooter safety rodeo for children. Volunteer opportunities will be available, along with a free raffle featuring safety and preparedness prizes.
Food will be available for purchase from the Original Tommy's truck and Tikiz Shaved Ice.
The Safety Fair is part of Malibu's broader National Preparedness Month efforts, which will include weekly emergency alert tests throughout September.
More details about the Safety Fair are available at www.MalibuCity.org/SafetyFair.
Edited by SMDP Staff