DHSS Press Release |
Date: February 21, 2003 DHSS-17-2003 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Allison Taylor Levine, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Allison Taylor Levine Phone: (302) 255-9037 Pager: (302) 247-8523 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FAMILY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATIONS
Public Invited to Attend Informational Seminars
The public is invited to attend Family Emergency Preparedness presentations at public libraries throughout Sussex County. These public presentations are free of charge and sponsored by the State Office of Volunteerism's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
The Community Outreach - Operation Preparedness (CO-OP) program was developed in July in response to requests for information and preparation for dealing with acts of terrorism. However, the information and recommendations are designed to help families prepare for a variety of hazards, such as coastal storms, power outages, as well as threats or acts of terrorism. The program brings a message of readiness for all manner and sizes of disasters and disruptive events. Sample emergency supply kits will be on hand.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
- Feb. 22, Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 12 p.m. - 302-227-8044
- Feb. 25, Lewes Public Library, 2 p.m. - 302-645-2733
- Feb. 26, Frankford Public Library, 7 p.m. - 302-732-9351
- Feb. 27, Seaford District Library, 11 a.m. - 302-629-2524
- Feb. 27, Georgetown Public Library, 7 p.m. - 302-856-7958
- March 1, Laurel Public Library, - 11 a.m. - 302-875-3184
- March 4, Milton Public Library, 6:30 p.m. - 302-684-8856
- March 6, Milford Public Library, 7 p.m. - 302-422-8996
- March 10, Selbyville Public Library, 6:30 p.m. - 302-436-8195
- March 12, Delmar Public Library, 7 p.m. - 302-846-9894
- March 13, Bridgeville Public Library, 6:30 p.m. - 302-337-7401
CONTACT:
For more information on scheduled presentations or to request a presentation anywhere in Delaware, please call the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program at the State Office of Volunteerism, Division of State Service Centers, Delaware Health and Social Services at 1-800-815-5465.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
