Prepare For Disaster At West Hartford Program

West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The local health department is hosting a special event this week about preparing for disaster.

The speaker for the program is Melissa Marquis, public health emergency response specialist for the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m.

It is particularly apropos given that Connecticut just missed the impacts of Hurricane Lee over the weekend and September is National Preparedness Month.

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District is inviting residents to a presentation on how to protect their health and wellness during a disaster.

This presentation will give attendees guidance and tips on how to be prepared so they and their families stay healthy and safe when natural or manmade emergency events occur.

The event is open to everyone and it's free, but guests should register by using this link.

For more information on the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, click on this link.