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As the country focuses Thursday on earthquake preparedness, the Roby Fire Department has announced it will hold earthquake disaster training and a “Stop the Bleed” class.
The event is 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Roby Citizens Center on Highway 32.
Its Emergency Response Team is hosting the event.
All participants over the age of 10 who complete the training will receive a “Stop the Bleed” certificate from the American College of Surgeons. The class begins at 3:10 p.m.
Persons also will learn how to react when earthquakes and disasters hit.
To learn more about the earthquake preparedness event see shakeout.org.
