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Disaster Preparedness Day: Saturday, September 18, 2010

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Is your family ready for a fire, earthquake or flood? Come learn about disaster planning and emergency preparedness.


  • When: Saturday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: U.S. Geological Survey Campus, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park.

Proceed to smcready.org for more information.

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