Office of Emergency Services at the Redwood Empire Fair

Personnel from the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services (OES) were on hand at the 2024 Redwood Empire Fair staffing a booth from August 1st through the 4th. The booth allowed the public an opportunity to interface with OES and learn about evacuation zones, safety, and disaster preparedness.

Residents were also encouraged to sign up for both MendoAlert and Nixle, Mendocino County’s opt-in alert and warning systems. The importance of early notification, and therefore, early evacuation was emphasized. Handouts were distributed explaining what should be in a go bag, disaster kit, and what important papers/documents should be ready to go.

Fair attendees were able to test their preparedness knowledge by spinning the OES prize wheel and answering questions related to safety and preparedness. Prize-seekers were rewarded with informational and/or practical prizes, such as flashlights.

Anyone who did not make it to the OES booth at the fair can learn about disaster preparedness, sign up for emergency alerts, and find their evacuation zone by visiting MendoReady.org.

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