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Chatham Community Library to Host Class on Hurricane Preparedness
PITTSBORO, NC—Chatham Community Library will host a class on hurricane preparedness on Tuesday, July 8, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
WHAT: Hurricane Preparedness Class
WHEN: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Chatham Community Library
Holmes Family Meeting Room
197 NC Hwy 87 N
Pittsboro, NC 27312
June began the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Join Chatham Community Library to discover how to safeguard family members during hurricanes. Individuals can engage in sessions focused on crafting hurricane emergency plans, compiling essential survival kits, and grasping the specific risks pertinent to North Carolina the Triangle region.
Attendees will learn the necessary information and tools to ensure their safety and the well-being of their families in the face of impending hurricanes.
This class is ta
ught by Chatham County Emergency Management Specialist, Katie Taggett, whose duties include public outreach, emergency planning, training and exercises, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, and responding to emergency situations across the county.
Residents may visit the libraries’ website www.chathamlibraries.org, or contact the library at (919) 545-8084 for more information on this and other events and programs.