The Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center is hosting an emergency preparedness workshop on May 11 from 8:30 to Noon in C.H. McConnell Hall at the Center, 2910 New Holland Road, Reading, Berks County.

The focus of the workshop is steps you can take during a power outage.  Speakers will address these topics--

-- FirstEnergy/Met-Ed will address how they resolve power outages;

-- Berks County Emergency Services will review county resources available;

-- American Red Cross will address family readiness for emergencies; and

-- Nolde Forest Sustainable Energy Committee will have demonstration items on-hand covering water storage and purification, food storage, alternative energy options for heating, lighting.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is request for this free program by calling 610-796-3699 or send an email to: noldeforestprogramstaff@pa.gov.  Click Here to download a flyer on the event.

Visit the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center webpage for information on other Spring educational programs.

4/15/2013