Join the Town of Bethany Beach and Danielle Swallow, the Coastal Hazard Specialist from the Delaware Sea Grant Program, on Thursday, July 21, for a discussion on emergency preparedness. The presentation will be held at St. Martha's Episcopal Church at 6:30 pm and an officer from the Bethany Beach Police Department will be part of the presentation.

Topics to be covered include weather-related risks and ways to develop an individual household emergency preparation plan, file of life, emergency supply kits, smart 911 emergency response system, evacuation and sheltering procedures, and tips for keeping your pets safe.

The event is open to the public, but seating and parking is limited. Carpooling to the church is recommended. Attendees will receive "Homeowner's Handbook for Preparing for National Disasters" while supplies last.