Public Invited to Schaumburg Disaster Preparedness Meeting Sept. 27

With September recognized as National Preparedness Month, the Village of Schaumburg is inviting the public to attend a Disaster Preparedness Meeting.

The meeting, which is sponsored by the village's Medical Reserve Corps, will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. The presentation will review how to prepare for various emergencies, what supplies are needed at home and for your car, and what items you may need in the event of an evacuation of your home.

Seating at the event is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by calling (847) 923-3760 or by emailing Cindy McCune at cmccune@schaumburg.com.

For additional information on the Medical Reserve Corps, please visit the village's website at http://bit.ly/2cttXqi. Dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions or call (847) 985-4500 outside of Schaumburg.

September is National Preparedness Month. Tornadoes, flooding, power outages or other emergencies can happen at any time. Careful planning today will ensure that residents will have what they need and be able to get any necessary assistance. The first step is putting together a basic supply kit with food, water, and any other life sustaining items required to maintain health, safety, and independence. The second step is to create a family communication plan. A variety of resources are available on the Department of Homeland Security's website at www.ready.gov.