ADVISORY/'Prepare to Survive!' April is Emergency Preparedness Month; City of Los Angeles 13th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for April 3, 10, 17-18, 24-25, May 8

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004

Admission is free; Many convenient locations throughout the City

What:   13th Annual City of Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Fair

Why:    To educate the public about the importance of individual,
        family and neighborhood emergency preparedness.

Who:    The Emergency Preparedness Fair brings together
        representatives from Police, Fire, Water and Power, Building
        and Safety, Public Works, Housing, Disability, Animal
        Regulation, and other agencies who will be on hand with useful
        literature to help prepare individuals, families and
        businesses for earthquakes, fires, floods and other
        emergencies.

When &
Where:  ALL EVENTS ARE 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
--  Saturday, April 3 - Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall)
            --  Saturday, April 10 - Westfield Shoppingtown Eagle Rock
            --  Saturday, April 17 - Westside Pavilion
            --  Sunday, April 18 - Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
            --  Saturday, April 24 - Westfield Shoppingtown Topanga
--  Sunday, April 25 - Balboa Park, Encino
            --  Saturday, May 8 - Ports O'Call / San Pedro - National
                Fire Service Day - Torchiere Lamp Exchange for LADWP
                Customers Only-

Visuals:    Free sample emergency kits for the first 300 households
            Door prizes and gifts
            Survival checklist for individuals, families and
            businesses
            Emergency Preparedness guidebooks
            Information for children and seniors
            Safety demonstrations presented by the American Red Cross

Title II -
ADA Info:   As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with
            Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not
            discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request,
            will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal
            access to its programs, services and activities.

Additional
Information: Call 888-356-4661, TTY Services 213-847-0652 or go to
             www.lacity.org/epd.