If this week’s earthquake in Russia and resultant West Coast tsunami warnings elevated your awareness of potential disasters, head to San Mateo on Saturday, Aug. 2, for a refresher course on what to do when the unexpected happens.

The county’s 21st annual Disaster Preparedness Day, a family-friendly event that’s open to all Bay Area residents, will offer hands-on training, workshops on CPR and emergency skills, displays by local emergency responders and activities for kids.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. Admission and parking are free, and no registration is required.

“Just look around the nation: catastrophic flooding in the Midwest and South, heat waves in the North, fires burning in the West,” said Davi

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