“Household Preparedness: First 72-Hours” is topic on March 23

On Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 to 10:15 am, speaker Erika Bailey — preparedness expert, mother of three, Scout leader and MPC Ready Board Member — will focus on the 72-hour kit or “go bag” and how these kits can be the foundation for household preparedness. The talk will take place in Angus Hall at Trinity Church (330 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park).

Topics will include how to organize these bags and how to get started cost-effectively with on-hand supplies. She will show examples and provide handouts.

The meeting — open to the public — includes a free raffle and refreshments.

MPC Ready is a local non-profit that focuses on neighborhood disaster preparedness.