Preparedness Fairs

"Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)

A great way to learn about preparedness and learn about local resources is to attend a local preparedness fair. See for example this
http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/09/25/12671-preparedness-fair-preps-army-for-disasters/
Preparedness Fairs are a great way to check out equipment like water filters and learn new techniques for fire fighting, gardening, first aid, etc. Many fairs include activities for children so this can be an event for the entire family.

A few years ago my wife & I helped to organize a Preparedness Fair with responsibility for four booths. On the day of the event we were amazed at the quality and total number of booths on display. We were also dismayed at the lack of attendance. Like too many local fairs, there was no budget for ads on radio and newspaper; just local fliers posted at stores and businesses.

Bottom Line

Don't miss an opportunity to attend a Preparedness Fair in your area. The hard part is discovering them in advance and not the day after in the newspaper. Here are some ways to stay informed:

• sign up to be notified of town and county events via email
• subscribe to a community paper published locally
• check out community event calendars on the Internet