WinfieldTownship 130 Arbor Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
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PRESS RELEASE

West Chicago Citizen Corps and Winfield Township Citizen Corps are pleased to announce that they will be joining together to host a Family Emergency Preparedness Night on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the West Chicago Fire District Office located at 200 Fremont Street in West Chicago. The program is open to residents of the West Chicago Fire District and/or Winfield Township.

This event is part of West Chicago and Winfield Township’s participation in National Preparedness Month 2006, a nationwide coordinated effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to encourage families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.

When unexpected emergencies occur, whether they are naturally occurring or man-made, our greatest individual defense is preparedness. Getting an emergency supply kit, making an emergency plan, and identifying preparedness and response resources within our communities are several things we can do to prepare ourselves. This program will instruct you in how to best prepare your family for an emergency.

The event is open to the public and admission is free. Due to limited seating, registrations for the class is required. For more information or to sign up for the class, please call Winfield Township at 630-231-3591. If you leave a message, please leave your name, daytime phone number, and your address.