RANCHO MIRAGE – Sunnylands Center & Gardens is inviting the public to learn about the importance of earthquake and emergency preparedness on Thursday, Oct. 19, as part of the Great ShakeOut.
From 8:30 a.m. to noon, various community organizations and school groups will be at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage to share information on preparations people need to make in the event of a major earthquake or other natural disaster.
Sunnylands is one of many organizations around the globe raising awareness of earthquake safety via drills and other activities.
Participants and activities include:
- Cathedral City Elementary School students will participate in an earthquake preparedness scavenger hunt in the gardens at 9:30 am.
- Animal Samaritans will share details on how pet owners can prepare for an earthquake.
- The Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network (CVDPN) will provide resources in English and Spanish.
- The Rancho Mirage Emergency Preparedness Commission will share information regarding its emergency response program and will hand out Rocket Rules workbooks that highlight emergency and safety information geared toward children from 3 to 9 years of age.
- Earthquake preparedness information, including a large map of area fault lines, will be found throughout the Center & Gardens.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens is located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. Admission and parking are free.
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The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands is a nonprofit operating entity that hosts high-level retreats on serious issues facing the nation and the world. Programs offered through Sunnylands Center & Gardens educate the public about the history of Sunnylands, its architecture, art collections, cultural significance, and sustainable practices.
