Riverside firefighters and police officers will be displaying their gear, offering tips on what to do in case of an emergency and providing a host of demonstrations as part of National Preparedness Month.
The annual "Public Safety Preparedness Expo," held every September, is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the parking lot adjacent to the Galleria at Tyler Mall.
"The recent wildfires and extreme weather conditions throughout the country show the importance of preparing now for a disaster that may impact your life," Riverside Fire Department Chief Michael Moore said.
According to expo organizers, there will be CPR training, displays of ladder trucks and police patrol vehicles, information on how to form neighborhood watch groups, as well as details on how to join community emerge
