VANCOUVER, Wash. Washington State University Vancouver will host a free public presentation March 24 on preparing for the aftereffects of a major earthquake. The one-hour presentation will be offered at two times, noon and 2 p.m., in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Raffle prizes and 100 starter kits will be given out.
Scott Johnson, emergency management division manager for Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, will explain what to expectand how to preparefor a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, A.K.A. The Big One.
Guests will be able to browse emergency products, learn about local resources and pick up a to-go snack (while supplies last) in Dengerink Administration Building, Rooms 129 and 130 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are the American Red Cross, Emergency Essentials, Thrive Life and Titan Ready USA.
For more information, contact Anne ONeill, aeoneill@wsu.edu.
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91勛圖窪蹋厙 is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Parking is available at meters or in the Blue Daily Pay lot for $3.
As one of four campuses of the Washington State University system, 91勛圖窪蹋厙 offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university offers affordable baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, 91勛圖窪蹋厙 helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
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