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Emergency Preparedness Event

January 18, 2025 10am-4pm

Saddle Creek Stables 710 E. Border Road Rock Hill, SC 29730

Emergency Food & Water Preparedness and Storage

Emergency Shelter (camping supplies, etc)

72 Hour Emergency Kits

Emergency Medicine (first aid, readiness kits, etc.)

Storing Important Documents

Water Purification

High School Cadets of the Civil Air Patrol will have a booth set up reviewing all the things they are involved in. A highlight will be videos and discussion of their recent involvement in the devastated areas of Western NC/ SC/TN/GA from hurricane Helene.

Emergency Communications: FRS (family radio service), GMRS (general mobile radio service), Amateur Radio, all without use of cellular service or internet. A STAR Link unit will be set up as well for satellite internet service.

We’ll have a build-out station showing how to make a simple antenna for emergency use. There’ll be ample discussion of the critical role played by ham radio as we continue restoration of Western NC.

A Telescope may be available for night-time star gazing in the field at the barn.

NOTE: There is no charge for this event. Please come to learn and share your knowledge. Also, don’t let the name throw you off, these stables are used for weddings, anniversaries, and other events.

Contact: Vicki Carnes / AD3i [email protected]