In celebration of both National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Preparedness Month, DC HSEMA and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are partnering with the Barbara Chambers Children's Center to provide their staff with general emergency preparedness tips.

DC HSEMA will be promoting the District emergency alert system, Alert DC,  demonstrating how to build an emergency kit; and providing guidance on when, where, and how to shelter in place.

MPD will discuss how to respond to an active shooter situation.

This event is not open to the public.