Fire, Police, Emergency Medical Services, Red Cross, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), and CERT will be there. Two helicopters will land on the field to provide a static display and the flight crews will be available to answer questions. A bike rodeo with an obstacle course to teach kids how to ride safely to school will be offered by police. Child car seat installation check will be offered by police. Family Radio Service will have 2-way radios for children to explore. What’s not to like about this event? Wait. There’s more. There will be hands-on fire extinguisher training with fire department personnel. The Red Cross will be there to demonstrate a simulated sheltering of residents and pets in a large emergency. The County Sheriff’s office will be present with an armored car and a boat for marine patrol to explain water safety. CERT members will show you how to secure items in your home for earthquake resistance and demonstrate disaster medical operations and radio communications. Psychologists will talk with parents about Disaster Psychology and dealing with children following an earthquake or wildfire. And it’s all free! Come early and enjoy donuts and coffee. For additional Information contact: Carol Yates at (925) 943-6456 or caroleyates@comcast.net.
