Congresswoman Waters to Host Emergency Preparedness Workshop in Torrance

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) will host an Emergency Preparedness Workshop designed to increase disaster awareness and preparedness planning for constituents. Experts from federal, state and local government will be on hand to answer questions and help people get prepared in the event of a man-made or natural disaster. The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 12th from 10am - 12pm at the George Nakano Theater in Torrance. The event is free and open to the public.

"Last week, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Westwood and was felt over a large area of Southern California including Torrance. Earthquakes serve as one of the many reminders of the risks we face here within our region. We need to ensure our communities are prepared in case of a serious emergency or natural disaster," said Congresswoman Waters.

Who:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Torrance Police and Fire Departments
Officials and experts from other disaster response agencies

What:
Emergency Preparedness Workshop

When:
Saturday, April 12, 2014
10am – 12pm

Where:
George Nakano Theater
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503

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