The city of Sammamish will be organizing exhibits, demonstrations, seminars and vendors at this year’s Disaster Preparedness Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 12 at City Hall.

The day will feature methods, equipment, and techniques to better prepare and equip community members for the next disaster. Representatives from various government agencies, volunteer organizations and companies will be available to provide information to prepare you and your family. Topics will include electrical and gas safety, fire safety, preparing your disaster supplies, food reservation techniques. Vendors for emergency supplies will be available as well. Two seminars will be offered including ‘Geologic Hazards and Earthquake Preparedness’ and ‘Map Your Neighborhood.’

Seminars are:

10 a.m.–12 p.m. – Learn about the geologic hazards that could affect the Sammamish Plateau and how to prepare for the next big earthquake.

1–2:30 p.m. – Learn how to meet your neighbors and collectively prepare for the next disaster. The “Map Your Neighborhood: program shows you how to meet your neighbors and inventory skill sets and equipment resources in your neighborhood that may be needed during the next disaster-we are all in this together.