Ready Shelby Day

Shelby County is teaming up with the Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, to raise awareness of natural disasters and how to prepare for the unexpected in an event called Ready Shelby Day, which will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Videos, activities and special live presentations throughout the zoo will be set up in an effort to get visitors ready for when disaster strikes.

The Red Cross Safe House will also be present to offer hands-on fun, interactive presentations and informational demonstrations.

Ready Shelby is an emergency preparedness initiative sponsored by the municipal mayors of Shelby County, which seeks to educate residents on how to prepare for an emergency with specific attention given to the first 72 hours after an emergency.

All activities are included in zoo admission. More information can be found
by visiting www.readyshelby.org or www.memphiszoo.org.