If you have wanted information about emergency readiness, regardless of the situation, Lyon County has you covered this weekend.
The now-annual Emergency Preparedness Fair takes place from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, and already over 30 booths are claimed for the event. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell tells KVOE News the simple goal is to make sure people have the information they need so they can withstand any emergency.
Audio PlayerAround 300 hot dogs will be available through Newman Regional Health. Information will delve into gardening, food preservation and storage, public safety, alternate power sources, water purification, poultry and bee care, ham radio operations and 72-hour emergency kits.
There will also be separate presentations on mental health triage from CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness, physical health self-triage from Newman Regional Health and internet threats from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
