Emergency Preparedness Fair in Cottage Grove

Come on out to Coiner Park for an afternoon of fun for the whole entire family on August 10th from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. In the park there will be two completely free events; Party in the Park and The Emergency Preparedness Fair.  Party in the Park is a back to school celebration. They will be set up in the front of the park and will be giving out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies and have various games and activities planned for all ages. Enjoy a free lunch and all the fruit punch you can drink in the middle of the park. In the back half of the park is The Emergency Preparedness Fair.  There will be over 25 first responders and emergency preparedness organizations that attendees can visit. Those that visit every booth will be entered into a raffle for a family size 72 hour emergency preparedness kit.  The first 100 people entered will receive a single person emergency preparedness backpack. This is a “touch a truck” event including multiple fire trucks, police vehicles and public works equipment.  For the kids there will games and opportunities to meet Smokey Bear (yes, his proper name is Smokey Bear) and other Safety mascots.

• Last year, the Emergency Preparedness Fair had 18 organizations set up booths and approximately 2,000 individuals attended. To reserve a spot or learn more, please contact Leni Crow.