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September is National Preparedness Month. Learn about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time in a free online class being presented by South County Fire on Sept.14, 6-7 p.m.

Topics covered in this class include:

• How to start a preparedness kit for your family.
• Basic steps to creating a family disaster plan.
• Shutting off utilities.
• Disaster first aid basics.

Register in advance at www.southsnofire.org/prepare.

South County Fire also offers these free online classes: ACT first aid & CPR, child safety and CPR, child car seats, aging in place, home fire safety and Impact Teen Drivers. Learn more at www.southsnofire.org/classes.

South County Fire provides fire and emergency medical services to 270,000 residents of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County.

Author: Lynnwood Times Staff