King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosts a town hall meeting on emergency preparedness on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.

It is open to the public.

“A Community Conversation on Emergency Preparedness” brings together a knowledgeable panel that will focus on what neighbors and businesses need to know to be prepared before a disaster strikes.

The panel of community leaders includes the King County Emergency Management Deputy Director Jody Miller; Puget Sound Energy Vice President for Corporate Affairs, Andy Wappler; and the Commander of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Seattle District, Colonel John G. Buck.

“This panel will help answer many questions including who to call, what happens when a disaster occurs and what you need to have in your home or business to be prepared,” said von Reichbauer. “Get answers now before disaster strikes!”

For more information, contact the office of Pete von Reichbauer at 206-477-1007, or pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov.