Sign-up deadline for disaster-prep workshop today

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The registration deadline was extended through today for Thursday evening’s special Disaster Preparedness-Lessons Learned workshop from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Civil Defense Agency office at 920 Ululani St. in Hilo.

The registration deadline was extended through today for Thursday evening’s special Disaster Preparedness-Lessons Learned workshop from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Civil Defense Agency office at 920 Ululani St. in Hilo.

There will be limited seating.

Contact the sponsoring AmeriCorps Hilo Improvement Program at 935-8850, or send an email to hiloimprovementprogram@gmail.com or message to www.facebook.com/HiloImprovementProgram.

“Learn about tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms and skills for business, community, individual and family preparedness with a behind-the-scenes view of the County Civil Defense Center,” said Connor Clay of the Hilo Improvement Program.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira will speak, focusing on helping community members and local businesses become more aware of how to safely deal with destructive conditions.