Free family event with demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.
CAMDEN, Del. — The 17th annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day is on Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, DE 19934. The event is rain or shine.
September is “National Preparedness Month,” and attendees can get a wealth of resources and information to enhance their emergency preparedness – all in a fun, family environment. Exhibitors will offer interactive activities, games, promo items, and safety-themed giveaways. Event highlights include appearances by Smokey Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog, and a vehicle extrication demo by the Camden -Wyoming Fire Company.
Event photos from 2022 are on the DEMA Flickr Page at: 2022 Family Emergency Preparedness Day.
Be early! The first 500 people who complete an activity challenge will get a free water ice from Kona Ice! For more information, contact DEMAPIO@delaware.gov
The event is co-sponsored by the Delaware Citizen Corps, Kent County Parks and Recreation and Department of Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and the Delaware Division of Public Health-Office of Preparedness-Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness Section.
Scheduled Exhibitors:
- Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Office
- Beebe Healthcare – Stop the Bleed
- Camden-Wyoming Fire Company – Vehicle Extrication Demo
- Delaware Animal Rescue Response
- Delaware Coalition against gun violence
- Delaware Department of Insurance
- Delaware Forest Service (with Smokey Bear)
- Delaware Office of Highway Safety
- Delaware Office of Highway Safety – car seat check
- Delaware State Fire School
- Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster – DEVOAD
- Division of Public Health – Bureau of Health Equity, Women’s Health, Rape Prevention and Education Program
- DOJ Consumer Mediation Unit
- DPH/ Office of Preparedness
- Kent County Amateur Radio Club
- Poison Control Center at CHOP
- University of Delaware Center for Disabilities studies
- American Red Cross
Food Vendors:
- Kona Ice – Desert Truck
- Steel Bowl – Food Truck
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram