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Deputy Maurice Pratt of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department explains the importance of emergency “Grab & Go Bags” and what to put into them when he addresses the Groveland Council on Aging this month.
Pratt walks residents through why these bags matter, what essential items to include—such as medications, eyeglasses, important contacts and pet needs—and how to start assembling one with items already at home. He says bags are useful during emergency situations such as fires, floods or extended power outages. Participants will receive a suggested checklist and an emergency contact sheet to take with them. Bags won’t be provided but the Council advises any medium tote or backpack will work.
The free presentation takes place Thursday, Jan.15, at 10 a.m., at Groveland Town Hall at 183 Main St. Reservations are encouraged by emailing [email protected] or calling 978-372-1101.