See You at the 2024 Day of Preparedness
Our annual Day of Preparedness (DOP) event happens Saturday, September 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. This year the event will be held in the Woodward Middle School covered play area. As always, the event is free.
At DOP, you can gather information, talk to experts, and even enjoy giveaways (while they last) of emergency supplies, including water pouches and water purification tablets, refurbished fire extinguishers, freeze-dried food, hand-sanitizing wipes, rain ponchos, dental hygiene kits, and pocket LED flashlights. We will also be raffling off a Jackery portable generator.
This year, we’re sharing a range of key demos and learning opportunities.
Gear Bags
Do you know what to pack in your go-bag (get out of the area), get-home bag (when away from home), or medical kit? At DOP this year, you can look at some examples of each and get ideas for your kits.
Communications and Tech
Learn what you can use to keep communication lines open—from local-use radios for staying in touch with neighbors and your disaster hub to tech solutions (Starlink) and other satellite messaging services (Zoleo and Garmin InReach) for reaching out-of-state friends and family.
Puget Sound Energy
PSE will be on site to share their wildfire mitigation plans including Public Safety Power Shut-offs and medical life support information.
Back-up Power
Bainbridge Prepares will show off some gear you can use to stay powered up and running when the grid falters. From solar-recharging battery banks to dual-fuel (gasoline and propane) generators, technology tools can power your devices or extend the use of your fridge/freezer during outages.
Fire Preparedness
Our partners at the Bainbridge Island Fire Department will discuss the Firewise program and with our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) talk about choosing the right fire extinguisher and how to use it effectively.
Water
Water is the most basic need, and it will become a limited resource following a disaster. Our Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) team will help you think about storage options for a household supply of water and discuss maintenance of your water-heater (another source of potable water during a disaster).
To access the Woodward Middle School covered play area, walk around the back of the school on the north side.
Aerial view of Woodward Middle School, showing the route from the parking lots (circled in yellow) to the covered play area (green star).
We want to extend a big thanks to all of our volunteers and partners who’ve helped put this event together every year, including the Bainbridge Island Rotary Club, BI Parks & Recreation, the Bainbridge branch of the Kitsap Regional Library, the Bainbridge Island School District, and the event’s primary sponsor, Puget Sound Energy.
See you on the 21st!
