Free workshops scheduled on disaster preparation
Windstorms, like the one ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº saw in August, can knock the power out for days. Learn what you can do in the event of an outage or natural disaster in these workshops.
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Oct. 3, 2022
A series of free workshops on Friday, Oct. 7, will teach attendees about putting together an emergency kit, what kind of generator to buy and how to maintain a water supply, among other tips.
The Blackout Backup self-sufficiency summit is sponsored by the University of Alaska ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Cooperative Extension Service, the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº North Star Borough Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Alaska. The daylong (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) series of free workshops will provide tips and resources to help Interior Alaska residents navigate power outages and natural disasters.
8 a.m.: Resources: Who’s who for help; emergency kit; potential warming centers
8:30 a.m.: Be Red Cross Ready
9:30 a.m.: Generators: Purchase, prep and safe, economical use
11 a.m.: Battery backup for home and vehicle
Noon: Lunch
12:30 p.m.: Food storage and cellars — maintaining a place for fresh foods
2 p.m.: Biochar — roasting wood for filtration and growing
3 p.m.: Keeping the water flowing and the well running
3:30 p.m.: Nanogrid: Tying biomass, solar and wind together for backup
All sessions will be held in the Centennial Center’s Blue Room, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº. Preregistration is not required. Contact Art Nash at 907-474-6366, alnashjr@alaska.edu for more information.