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The City of Sparks Project Impact Campaign & The American Red Cross Presents Training for Seniors...

When & Where | Why | Kits Include | Brochures Included | Sponsors | How to Register
What Free Disaster Preparedness Training for Seniors 600
and Free Disaster Preparedness Kits for Seniors
   
When
& Where
 May 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Washoe County Senior Services 1155 E. 9th St., Reno

May 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sparks Senior Center 97 Richards Way, Sparks

May 22, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Washoe County Senior Services 1155 E. 9th St., Reno

May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nevada Humane Society 200 Kresge Lane, Sparks

June 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lord of Mercy Lutheran Church 3400 Pyramid Way, Sparks
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Why The City of Sparks Project Impact Campaign and the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross have joined forces to present disaster preparedness education and tips to seniors, including those with hearing or vision problems or other limitations. Being prepared can eliminate many of the hardships that may occur as a result of a fire, flood, earthquake, power outage, or other crisis situations. Disaster Preparedness Presentations for Seniors will address these issues. Since many low-income seniors cannot afford supplies for disaster preparedness, participants will receive a free preparedness kit after attending the presentation.
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Each Disaster Preparedness Kit
includes the following supplies:

  1. AM/FM Radio with Lantern Light (powered by a solar generator battery)
  2. extra batteries
  3. emergency blanket
  4. first aid kit
  5. emergency ration food bar
  6. metal whistle with lanyard
  7. antiseptic towelettes
  8. toilet snap-on lid with seat cover
  9. water storage bags
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Each Disaster Preparedness Kit also includes brochures on:

  1. preparing a family plan
  2. additional recommended disaster preparedness supplies
  3. caring for grandchildren before and during a disaster
  4. caring for pets before and during a disaster
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This program is being sponsored by the following organizations:

  • City of Sparks
  • Sierra Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross
  • Washoe County District Health Department
  • Washoe County Senior Services in Reno and Sparks
  • St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
  • National, Nevada and Western Nevada Chapter of the AARP
  • Health Plan of Nevada - Senior Dimension
  • Smith’s Food and Drug Incorporated
  • Quake Kare Incorporated
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Pre-Registration is not required

For more information call
the American Red Cross at
775- 856-1000

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