National PrepareAthon! Day

It’s National PrepareAthon! Day. Preparedness takes action! Learn more about hazards which can affect our community and ways you can take action to prepare and participate.

Active Shooter: Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real: an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. The best way to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe is to prepare ahead of time.

Flood: Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere.

Hurricane: Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas.

Tornado: Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms, and can cause death, injury, and destruction within seconds.

Wildfire: Wildfires can occur anywhere and can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources, and agriculture.

Follow this link for more information on how to Be Smart, Take Part, and Prepare for each of the hazards listed above: https://community.fema.gov/take-action/hazards?lang=en_US


BLUE MASS TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Wednesday, September 14th at 6:00pm
Our Lady of Light Catholic Community
19680 Cypress View Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967

Our Lady of Light Catholic Community will host a Blue Mass to show the community’s support of local Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and First Responders. All community members, First Responders, their families, and friends are invited to attend.

A Blue Mass is celebrated in the Catholic Church for those employed in the public safety field. The color blue relates to the blue uniforms predominately used by these services. The mass honors those who have fallen in the line of duty and those currently serving, and gives the community an opportunity to show gratitude for those who serve so courageously, as well as their families, who risk so much so others can live safely.  The first Blue Mass was held in Washington, DC in 1934 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

The mass will feature static displays of apparatus from Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County Emergency Medical Services, San Carlos Park Fire District and other local fire departments, as well as the presentation of colors by the Public Safety Honor Guard. Light refreshments will follow the mass.