Public Invited to Schaumburg Winter Emergency Preparedness Workshop Nov. 17

The Village of Schaumburg is inviting the public to attend a Winter Emergency Preparedness Workshop designed to provide participants with a variety of information and resources to remain safe this winter season.

The workshop, which is sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg Emergency Management and the village's Medical Reserve Corps, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The event is free and open to Schaumburg residents. Seating at the event is limited; participants are asked to register online at https://schaumburgil.seamlessdocs.com/f/winterworkshop or by calling the Nursing & Senior Services Division at (847) 923-3766.

Various speakers will provide information on how to prepare for winter emergencies, what supplies are needed at home and for your car, and winter health safety and tips. Additional topics will cover snow and ice operations, police emergency crash plans, village contact information, and the special needs registry.

Participants will have an opportunity to enter two raffle drawings to win a winter car pack.

This is the first of a series of events that will provide emergency preparedness information to the community. A spring session on severe weather is being planned for April 2022.

For information on the Winter Emergency Preparedness Workshop, please visit the village's website at www.schaumburg.com/emergencypreparedness. Dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg. Additional resources and information on emergency preparedness can also be found on the Department of Homeland Security's website at www.ready.gov.