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Auburn presents sixth annual Disaster Fair on Sunday


September 10, 2012 · 4:36 PM

The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office promotes National Disaster Preparedness month by hosting its sixth annual Disaster Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the new Plaza Park at Main Street and Division Street.

The family event features disaster preparedness information, ideas, demonstrations and supplies.

There will be events and activities for everyone, including informational booths, vendor booths, disaster response demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids and adults, and preparedness information. Tours of the City's Emergency Operations Center will be available and door prizes will be given away hourly.

Exhibitors scheduled to attend include:

• Valley Regional Fire Authority

• Auburn Regional Medical Center

• Sam's Club

• The Ready Pantry

• Quake-Ready Kit Co

• Auburn Police Department

• Washington State Animal Response Team

• King County 911

• Preppers Warehouse

• White River Valley Citizen Corps Council

• Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

• Washington State Emergency Management Division

Disaster response demonstrations are tentatively schedule for 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

For more information, contact City of Auburn Emergency Management at 253-876-1992 or email emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov.

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