For many, the recent tornado in Concord was a wake up call to prepare for the unexpected.  Winter is coming and power outages are often inevitable. For those who have a basic plan and some essentials in place, dealing with the unexpected is less stressful.

Wayland COA is hosting a Prepare Fair, Wednesday, October 19 at the Town Building. Lots of information and give-aways to help you start a basic kit…whistle, flashlight,  Register your cell phone for Swift 911 with the Police Dept.  Pick up File of Life for your ‘fridge plus information on generators, lock boxes, helpful features of smart and flip phones and more.

Exhibit tables open at 11:30am – Don’t miss the gadget display with ideas to keep you comfortable and able to communicate during difficult times. Q&A with the Fire Chief David Houghton and Assistant Fire Chief Neil McPherson begins at noon. Complimentary “Soup’s On”. Reservations appreciated (Council On Aging office: 508-358-2990)