September is National Preparedness Month.
Alexandria officials are offering a variety of free training events in September, including CPR, first aid and more. The training opportunities are free and open to the public.
The annual Emergency Preparedness Fair is on Sept. 24, and it will include trainings and information about emergency preparedness and volunteer opportunities. The Emergency Preparedness Fair is at Market Square, 301 King Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Here's more information about available trainings:
“UNTIL HELP ARRIVES”
This training, which provides information on how to take action in emergency situations while waiting for professional responders to arrive, will be held at Volunteer Alexandria (123 N. Alfred St.). Space is limited; online registration is required.
Sept. 11: 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
Sept. 25: 1-5 p.m.
HANDS-ONLY CPR
This training, which provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths, will be held at the following locations:
Sept. 5: 6-8 p.m. at First Thursday in Del Ray (Mt. Vernon and E. Del Ray avenues)
Sept. 6: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at McDonald’s (1000 N. Henry St.)
Sept. 9: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Torpedo Factory (105 N. Union St.)
Sept. 18: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at United States Trademark and Patent Office (Dulany Gardens, 300 Dulany St.)
Sept. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City’s Emergency Preparedness Fair (Market Square, 301 King St.)
