WESTMINSTER, MD, Monday, October 18, 2021 – The Carroll County Department of Public Safety is excited to announce the launch of the Ready Carroll preparedness program! Ready Carroll is a free four-session program provided by public safety and other county partner agencies that will provide Carroll County residents with basic skills needed to prepare for and respond to everyday emergencies as well as community-wide disasters.

Topics include:

• Family and individual emergency preparedness
• Crime prevention and safety
• Fire prevention and safety
• A virtual open house session providing participants with an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities with local emergency and disaster response organizations

Classes will take place virtually through four consecutive weekly sessions beginning October 27^th. Dates for sessions two through four are November 3^rd, November 10^th, and November 17^th. All class sessions begin at 6:00 p.m., and there is no cost to participate.

To register, please visit here. The class size is limited to 25 participants.