Westchester Square Library held a Citizens Preparedness Corps training at the branch on Thursday, April 18, from the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
The training gave residents tools and resources to prepare for any disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible.
Attendees received a backpack filled with items that will help during an emergency, including a flashlight, first aid kit, pocket radio, safety gloves and more.
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