Volunteer Opportunity for Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Show-Me Exercise – New Madrid Earthquake Preparedness 

Independence and Jackson County Emergency Preparedness are participating in the Missouri Show-Me National Mass Care Exercise to test their ability to respond to a disaster, especially as it relates to the expected New Madrid Earthquake. Residents have the opportunity to volunteer.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Silverstein Eye Center Area

19100 E. Valley View Parkway

Independence, Mo. 64055

-         -  All ages are welcome

-         -  Lunch provided at no cost

-         - Play the part of a disaster survivor

-         - Learn about  emergency preparedness and what happens after a disaster occurs

-         -  Free training on how to help disaster survivors and prepare for disasters

-          - Interactive tour of an evacuee reception center and disaster complex shelter

For more information contact Mark Widner at (816) 881-4628 or email mwidner@jacksongov.org Brochures are available at the Resident Life office near the Chapel or at any Area Manager office. The Village will provide transportation to and from the training. The bus will pick up residents at 8:15 a.m. at Places Restaurant, and upon returning to the Village, bringing them to their homes.