FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The Carbondale Crime Stoppers are hosting their annual Emergency Prep Fair this Saturday, September 26, from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Carbondale Civic Center (200 S. Illinois Ave.) featuring members from our Carbondale Office of Emergency Management, Carbondale Fire Department, and Carbondale Police Department.  

At this event, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about emergency preparedness through listening to panel discussions from experts in the field, participating in breakout discussions, and by gathering important resources from community agencies. See more details of what individuals and agencies will be present here. 

This event is free and open to the public. If interested in volunteering at this event, sign-up here. 

For more information contact Kara Dunkel at CdaleCrimeStop@gmail.com or text 618.414.5077. 

In addition to the Crime Stoppers Emergency Prep Fair, the City of Carbondale Fire Department will be hosting a Senior Fair on Wednesday, September 23, from 9:00- 11:00 AM in which citizens can gather information directly applicable for our elder community in regards to emergency preparedness as well as daily life safety skills.  

“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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