Banning Hosting Annual Disaster Survival Expo in April

The following is a news release from the City of Banning:

The City of Banning will be hosting its 10th annual Disaster Survival Expo on Saturday, April, 25th from 10am – 2pm. The event will take place at the Banning Community Center located at 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave.

This event provides residents with information on what to do before, during, and after a disaster. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, but this event will highlight the need to prepare for all types of disasters. The Exposition will be a good opportunity for citizens to be reminded how to create or update a disaster preparedness plan and kit for their home, vehicle and neighborhood.

Participating agencies will include Banning Fire Services, CALFIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), the Banning Police Department, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital (SGMH), the Morongo Band of Mission Indians Fire Department, the City of Banning Electric and Water Departments, as well as other government and private organizations and vendors.

There will be many informative displays, and the option to purchase emergency preparedness items for yourself and your family. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop disaster plans for their families and neighborhoods and learn what it takes to be able to survive a large-scale disaster.

The Expo committee wants to thank the many sponsors for their generous donations for this year’s event; Supervisor Marion Ashley, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Lamar Advertising, Southern California Edison and Rio Ranch Market. All of the sponsors appreciate the need to “BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED!”

If you would like additional information about the Exposition, please contact Sonja De La Fuente at the City of Banning at 951-922-4860 or sdelafuente@ci.banning.ca.us