“Survivor Day” training set for Saturday

Another round of “Survivor Day” training — where Richmond residents can receive free training in basic emergency survival skills — is set for this Saturday. “Survivor Day” is sponsored by the City’s Office of Emergency Management. It is a free, four-hour training session in fire safety, first-aid, anti-terrorism and weather response measures. It happens this Saturday, […]

April 13, 2009; 7:53 PM • by North Richmond News

Another round of “Survivor Day” training — where Richmond residents can receive free training in basic emergency survival skills — is set for this Saturday. “Survivor Day” is sponsored by the City’s Office of Emergency Management. It is a free, four-hour training session in fire safety, first-aid, anti-terrorism and weather response measures.

It happens this Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the John Marshall High School Auditorium at 4225 Old Brook Road. From the city:

This training is designed to prepare citizens with information and planning tools in the event of a widespread disruption of public services, commerce and transportation due to a local emergency.

Training is free and open to all City residents. Citizens can register by calling 311 or visiting www.RichmondGov.com .

A free Survival Kit, with supplies including flashlight, gloves, batteries, toilet paper and a blanket, will be provided upon completion of the training (limit one per household).

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