(PHOTO LINK AT END OF ARTICLE) Coming on the heels of the very  successful “The Great Southern California Shakeout” state-wide drill which drew 5,000,000 participants, Hatzolah of Los Angeles is conducting a Disaster Preparedness & Safety Fair BBQ for the community.

This event is an opportunity to visit with public service members from several sectors including:  CERT, California Highway Patrol, Coroner’s Office, Department of Water and Power (DWP), LA Department of Health, LA Fire Department, LA Police Department.

This will be an opportunity for the community to meet with the different organizations to discuss disaster preparedness as well as watch several presentations. LAFD will conduct a demonstration of a vehicle extraction, DWP will conduct a high voltage and power safety demonstration, LA Department of Health will have a mobile health unit.

And to prevent hunger disasters, a Barbeque!

This will be a great time to ask questions and the kids will love it.

The Disaster Preparedness & Safety Fair BBQ will run from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, November 23, 2008.  It will be held at Shaaery Zedek Congregation, 12800 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village.  Cost is $36 minimum donation per family.

PHOTO LINK: Click HERE for photos taken at last years BBQ.

(YWN Desk – NYC)