Schaumburg workshop to teach you how to prepare for winter

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. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg.

The event is free and open to Schaumburg residents. Seating t is limited; participants are asked to register online at seam.ly/Yv9P2Pv7 or by calling (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, and the special needs registry.

Participants will have an opportunity to enter a raffle drawing.

For information on the Winter Emergency Preparedness Workshop, visit www.schaumburg.com/emergencypreparedness. Dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.

The village of Schaumburg was given an 82% excellence rating in emergency preparedness by residents in the 2021 National Community Survey, a rating higher than the national benchmark.

While it is important for the village to be prepared for emergencies, it is also just as important for the village to educate residents so they, too, can be prepared for emergencies.

Additional resources and information on emergency preparedness can also be found on the Department of Homeland Security's website, www.ready.gov.