Sneak peak at disaster preparedness

CIMC’s Olivia Mello, RN and her children  (son Jacob, age 8, twins Lilian and Eloise, 6 and Emily, 9) had a “sneak peek” at The County of Los Angeles Disaster Survival Guide that will be free for all families at Fall Fest on Oct. 22. CIMC’s Disaster Preparathon event starts Nov. 5-8 and will give Avalon residents important information to talk about and act upon.

Households are urged to get involved, be informed, and commit to make a Family communication and emergency plan.

CIMC’s Olivia Mello, RN and her children  (son Jacob, age 8, twins Lilian and Eloise, 6 and Emily, 9) had a “sneak peek” at The County of Los Angeles Disaster Survival Guide that will be free for all families at Fall Fest on Oct. 22. CIMC’s Disaster Preparathon event starts Nov. 5-8 and will give Avalon residents important information to talk about and act upon.

Households are urged to get involved, be informed, and commit to make a Family communication and emergency plan.

Disaster backpacks will be available for sale at over 50 percent off their retail value.

Preparathon Participants can learn CPR, First aid and other valuable skills. CIMC asks all islanders to join in emergency preparedness planning. Be aware. Be prepared.