April 5, 2023

Houston Public Library Hosts FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshops Through May 18

A series of workshops are taking place at Houston Public Library (HPL) locations in April and May. Sewa Disaster Preparedness Outreach Specialists teach Houston residents how to create and implement disaster preparedness plans for their families, neighborhoods and communities. The workshops will focus on readiness, resilience and a reduction of risks associated with natural and man-made disasters. Registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited at these events:

Wednesday, April 12 at 11 AM
Central Library 
500 McKinney St., 77002

Monday, April 17 at 11 AM 
Hillendahl Neighborhood Library 
2436 Gessner Rd., 77080

Friday, April 21 at 1 PM 
Park Place Regional Library 
8145 Park Place Blvd., 77017

Wednesday, April 26 at 1 PM
Smith Neighborhood Library 
3624 Scott St., 77004 

Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 AM 
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library 
5411 Pardee St., 77026

Sewa International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization specializing in disaster relief and rehabilitation.

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