Make Sure You are Prepared When Disaster Strikes

The Metropolitan Library System and the American Red Cross are making sure Oklahomans are prepared when disasters happen.

Tuesday, April 6th 2010, 9:12 pm

By: News 9

News9.com

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Metropolitan Library System and the American Red Cross are making sure Oklahomans are prepared when disasters happen.

The two organizations have team up to develop "Are You Prepared" Ice Storms, Fires, and Tornadoes.

The one-hour presentation will take place at neighborhood MLS libraries starting April 6 through May 13.

"Postponing making a list of emergency items you'll need when the worst happens is too easy, but that list should be ready for use at a moment's notice. In fact, your supplies should be already collected and available at hand," said MLS Director of Outreach Services Dana Morrow. "We don't want to make it sound like disaster is inevitable, but just look at the things that have been happening in Oklahoma lately. Tornadoes, fires, floods, even earthquakes. We just invite personal disaster when we're not ready to face the worst."

"Are You Prepared" Ice Storms, Fires, and Tornadoes:

Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30p.m. -- Belle Isle Library, 5501 N. Villa (843-9601)
Thursday, April 8 at 6:30p.m. -- Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 N.E. 23rd (424-1437)
Tuesday, April 13 at 6p.m. -- Choctaw Library, 25235 Muzzy Street (390-8418)
Wednesday, April 14 at 1p.m. -- Nicoma Park Library, 2240 Overholser, Nicoma Park (769-9452)
Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30p.m. -- The Village Library, 10307 N. Pennsylvania (755-0710)
Thursday, April 15 at 2p.m. -- Wright Library, 2101 Exchange (235-5035)
Thursday, April 15 at 6:30p.m. -- Warr Acres Library, 5901 N.W. 63rd ( 721-2616)
Wednesday, April 21 at 6p.m. -- Del City Library, 4509 S.E. 15th (672-1377)
Thursday, April 22 at 7p.m. -- Edmond Library, 10 S. Boulevard (341-9282)
Tuesday, April 27 at 6p.m. -- Capitol Hill Library, 334 S.W. 16th (634-6308)
Monday, May 3 at 6:30p.m. -- Southern Oaks Library, 6900 S. Walker (631-4468)
Wednesday, May 5 at 3:30p.m. -- Luther Library, 310 N.E. 3rd, Luther (277-9967)
Saturday, May 8 at 2p.m. -- Midwest City Library, 8143 E. Reno (732-4828)
Monday, May 10 at 10:30a.m. -- Harrah Library, 1930 N. Church Avenue, Harrah (454-2001)
Tuesday, May 11 at 6:30p.m. -- Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue (231-8650)
Thursday, May 13 at 6:30p.m. -- Bethany Library, 3510 N. Mueller (789-8363)