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Preparedness Advocate Training

Mercy Corps HQ,45 45 SW Ankeny Street
Portland

About this event

Would you like to help your schoolsl or organization be better better prepared for the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake?  Become a Preparedness Advocate!

Preparedness Advocates will receive: FREE, 1-day training!

  •  Learn about the Cascadia earthquake hazard we face in this area, and how to prepare for it. o Learn how to facilitate a presentation for your school and/or organization.
  •  Ongoing training opportunities with other community members interested in preparedness.

To be a Preparedness Advocate you must:

  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Be comfortable giving a presentation.
  • Commit to attending all day of the training.
  • Commit to training 15 other people in preparedness basics (this could be at your school, organization, or other community groups)

Coffee ,snacks, a llight lunch,and all materials are provided.

IF ATTENDING, YOU MUST RSVP BY EMAILING TESIA EISENBERG  (MERCY CORPS ) AT [email protected] BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 18th .

*An email confirming your registration will be sentsentsent .

Getting here and parking:

There is limited street parking available – we encourage you to take public transport. Red & Blue lines: The Skidmore Fountain stop is practically attached to our building. Yellow/Orange and Green: The 6th & Pine stop or the N Denver Ave stop are closest.

You can find local parking garages and lots here: https://portland.bestparking.com/