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September 11th
Day of Service and Remembrance

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The Arc of South Carolina and the Columbia-Richland Fire Rescue co-hosted a FREE Life Safety Expo on Monday, September 11th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr. Columbia, SC 29203.

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Ariel Thomas, PFEO, and firefighters from Station 13 put on a wonderful and informative Fire & Life Safety presentation. There was Fire Extinguisher Training, Smoke Alarm Safety Tips, and the opportunity to explore the Fire Truck!

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September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

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It has been more than two decades since 9/11. We honor and commemorate the sacrifices made that day by remembering the heroes, armed forces, first responders, and countless others' acts of service to defend our nation's freedom. 

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Remember the fallen by lifting our communities and honoring those heroes by helping someone in need. Make a difference, unite through service, and show that we remember.

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Resources for Preparing for Emergency & Crisis Situations

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Ready.gov is a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.
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Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire by visiting the American Red Cross here.
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Fire Safe South Carolina - A Community Risk Reduction Program: Smoke Alarm Request
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Learn how to make a disaster preparedness kit here.
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Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren't always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. You are the help until help arrives. Learn how to be your own first responder here.
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Food and Water Needs: Preparing for a Disaster or Emergency (resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Learn more here.
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Find an American Red Cross local blood drive here.
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The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies is the only U.S. disability-led organization with a focused mission of equity for people with disabilities during and after disasters.
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Dominion Energy's Storm Preparation & Safety Guide can be found here.
 
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Visit The Arc of South Carolina's Emergency Preparedness Page for even more resources!
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If you have any questions or would like more information about volunteering, contact us at thearc@arcsc.org or call us at (803) 748-5020.

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