Malibu Hosts Safety And Preparedness Expo This Weekend

MALIBU, CA – Malibu's first Safety and Preparedness Expo will be this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo, meant to help enhance the community’s public safety and disaster preparedness, will be held by the City of Malibu and the Malibu Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The event will feature classes, emergency supplies, and local first responders available to talk to. Plus, companies, government agencies and volunteer groups will have information and demonstration booths and emergency preparedness supplies for sale.

"This fun, free event is a great opportunity to teach kids about emergency preparedness, and an easy way for families to get started on making their emergency plans," the press release said.

All visitors will receive a free raffle ticket with drawings for various prizes throughout the day, including gift cards from local businesses and earthquake preparedness supplies, the press release said.

The expo is part of Malibu's 2018 Earthquake Resiliency Initiative and the "ongoing efforts to increase public safety and disaster preparedness in the community,"the press release said. The expo is free and open to all ages – although RSVPs aren't required, it's recommended to register for free classes in advance because space is limited. For more information, email Public Safety Manager Susan Dueñas at SDuenas@malibucity.org.

Classes offered at the expo include: Fire Safety; Crisis First Aid; Pet Preparedness; Building a Go Kit; Active Shooter – Run, Hide, Fight; Preparedness for Seniors with American Red Cross; and Fire, Earthquake and Flood Insurance 101. Participants 55 and older who complete one of the classes offered at the event will be eligible for a free emergency kit.

Vendors and demonstrations include: Malibu CERT Team; "Big Shaker” Earthquake Simulator and earthquake preparedness supplies for purchase; Safe Moves – Traffic Safety for Kids; Los Angeles County Fire Department; Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Department, Animal Safe Evacuation Trailer; Arson Watch; Disaster Communication Services volunteer group; and Corral Canyon Fire Safety Alliance.

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