Helping individuals and families be ready for severe weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, snow and ice storms or floods is the purpose of an emergency preparedness workshop scheduled for next Thursday, June 30.
The Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency is hosting this event that will be at the County Administration Building adjacent the Ringgold Post Office.
IF YOU GOWhat: Emergency Preparedness Workshop.Where: Catoosa County Administration Building, 800 LaFayette St. in Ringgold.When: Thursday, June 30, 7 to 9 p.m.Host: Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency.Cost: Free.
“This is to help people be prepared before, during and after an emergency or severe weather event,” said Steve Quinn, the county’s director of emergency management and a fire department battalion chief.
Chief Quinn said handouts will explain preparations necessary for those first 24-72 hours before first responders arrive following a natural or man-made disaster.