FAIR AIMS TO HELP GET SET FOR QUAKE.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - How-to information, educational presentations, suggestions and supplies will be offered at an earthquake preparedness fair hosted by the city's public safety office. The event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Poncitlan Square, on 9th Street East, south of Palmdale Boulevard. ``Most people don't realize that if they're properly prepared for an earthquake, they are prepared for most natural disasters,'' said Anne Ambrose, public safety manager. ``Being prepared is very important for Palmdale residents since the city sits on the San Andreas Fault San Andreas fault, great fracture (see fault) of the earth's crust in California. It is the principal fault of an intricate network of faults extending more than 600 mi (965 km) from NW California to the Gulf of California. line.'' Organizations that will participate include the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , Palmdale Water District, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. , the Palmdale Sheriff Station's Search and Rescue team, Community Emergency Response Team trainers and Los Angeles County Fire Department Not to be confused with Los Angeles Fire Department. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), serves unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as 58 cities and towns that choose to have the county provide fire and EMS services, including the City of La . The fair will offer information sessions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency procedure used to treat victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest. CPR can be done in a hospital with drugs and special equipment or as a first-aid technique. , first aid, how to turn off gas lines and the importance of a family communication plan. There will also be a children's educational area to stress the importance of earthquake preparedness. Admission is free. All residents are welcome. For questions or more information, contact Public Safety Officer Shelli Henson at (661) 267-5170. |
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