Get Ready: September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and this year's theme, "Preparedness Starts at Home," is a great reminder to take a few simple steps now to get ready for an emergency. Check your family's emergency kit, make sure everyone knows your household plan, and sign up for local alerts at Alert Marin. A little preparation today can make a big difference when it matters most.

Tiburon Police , Ready Marin, and the Belvedere-Tiburon Library are partnering to host a series of free events to help you learn new skills, connect with your community, and feel prepared in case of emergency.

Here's a list of what's coming up this month (all events are held at the Library):

Build a Personal Go Bag | Saturday, September 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Don't get caught unprepared! A "Go Bag" is a personalized emergency kit with all the essentials you and your family need to be safe for at least 72 hours. Join us to learn how to pack a kit that's perfect for your unique needs.

Meshtastic Workshop | Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ever wonder what you'd do if the cell towers went down? Meshtastic is a powerful, off-grid communication network you can build yourself. In this workshop, you'll learn how to create your own private, secure way to stay in touch, even when the power is out. Bring your own development board and laptop. This is an advanced hands-on workshop.

Save the date for the annual Get Ready to Go 94920 community event on Saturday, October 18 at Belvedere Park!