September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. You can learn more about this important topic at the program Are You Ready? Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know, at the Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

It will be presented by Madeleine DeNitto of Stressed, Pressed, Messed professional organizing services. This free program deals with organizing strategies to become prepared for various emergencies, including medical illnesses or injuries, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, inclement weather, etc. Learn what important items to keep stored in specially designated areas for emergencies and what documents are most important to have in your possession.

For more information, go to DesmondFishLibrary.org or call 845-424-3020.

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