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10/07/2006: "Orcas Elementary School gets READY FOR ANYTHING"

Luis Avevalo (Orcas FD photo-left) and fellow students at Orcas Elementary learned the four basic elements needed to survive a disaster by assembling emergency kits in their classrooms. The Get READY FOR ANYTHING project is an effort to be more prepared in the event of a disaster, like an unexpected over-night stay at school.

The Orcas Island Fire Department provided glow-in-the-dark boxes, water, space blankets and a light stick for every student and teacher in grades 1 through 5. Each participant was asked to provide the snack and an emergency information plan.

At the end of the school year, the snacks and info card go home with the student, but the rest of the supplies remain in the classroom for the incoming students.

For more information on this program or how you can The Get READY FOR ANYTHING contact Max Jones at maxj@orcasfire.org or 360-376-2331 extension 322. -- Max Jones Public Safety & Education Division Orcas Island Fire Dept. maxj@orcasfire.org (360) 376-2331 x 322