By Craig Anderson

CAMDEN - For the first time since 2019, the public is invited to join more than 35 organizations at Family Emergency Preparedness Day in Brecknock Park on Saturday.

The event, which is part of Emergency Preparedness Month in Delaware, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event highlights public safety and readiness planning in a fun, family environment with activities, food, games and demonstrations, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency said in a news release.

Also this month, the PrepareDE.org website has relaunched with a new, mobile-friendly design featuring bright colors, easy-to-navigate sections, and a wealth of resources and fact sheets to help families get ready for almost any emergency.

PrepareDE.org is a cooperative effort by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Citizen Corps, and the DHSS Division of Public Health Office of Preparedness.

Resources and information are grouped into major categories with step-by-step sections and guides:

• Make a Plan – Information on Basic Emergency Plans, Plans for Seniors and those with Special Needs, Communication and Evacuation Plans, Plans for Pets and Additional Plans.

• Build a Kit – Information on Emergency Shelter-in-Place kit (for extended home stays), Go-Bags (for immediate evacuation), First Aid Kits, Vehicle Kits and Pet Kits.

• Stay Informed – Sign Up for Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS), Download the FEMA App or DelDOT App, Register for Smart 911 alerts, and Monitor radio and TV media.

• Emergency Types – Learn about the different disasters that can happen and how to prepare.

• Volunteer, Get Involved – Learn about the Community Emergency Response Team and many other volunteer organizations that serve Delaware.