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In the coming days, we’ll begin assessing next steps for outreach services and vehicle replacement. It’s too soon to know the full timeline, but we will keep you informed as plans develop.

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Encore Presentation! Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Safety

Program Type:

In person - Attend at location

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
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Event Details

Join us each month month for an informative presentation on disaster and emergency preparedness. Each session will focus on a different topic and outline steps to prepare for various emergencies, including winter storms, earthquakes, and wildfires. Miss one? Recorded presentations will be uploaded to the Emergency Preparedness Talks playlist.

Tonight: Jefferson County Public Health specialist Lara Gaasland-Tatro will discuss the importance of air quality during wildfire season and the health risks associated with extreme heat and wildfire smoke. She will share the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, discuss the best ways to stay cool in extreme heat, and provide practical strategies for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones from heat and smoke.

Lara Gaasland-Tatro M.S., M.E. is an environmental health specialist and health educator at Jefferson County Public Health, where she focuses on critical issues related to air quality and extreme heat safety. With a strong background in the intersection of climate and health, she is committed to enhancing emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring that individuals and families are equipped to respond effectively to environmental health threats. Lara's work plays a vital role in addressing the impacts of climate change on public health and ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations in her community.

These presentations are a collaborative effort among organizations that support emergency preparedness and response in Jefferson County. Throughout the year, you will hear from Neighborhood Preparedness (NPREP), Volunteer Emergency Communications (VECOM), the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), and more.

Jefferson County Emergency Responders Logos including Neighborhood Preparedness (NPREP), Volunteer Emergency Communications (VECOM), the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), the Department of Emergency Management (DEM)