18th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo
The 18th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held on Saturday, September 26th, from 10am-3pm at the Menard Sports Center at 1001 S Clapp Street Wasilla.
Ready, Prep, Go - Learn how at the Expo!
with workshops, presentations,
and hands on training!
with workshops, presentations,
and hands on training!
This free event for all ages will feature -
• Indoor and outdoor exhibits
• Home and backcountry safety
• Pet and livestock preparedness
• CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid
• Door Prizes and giveaways
• Earthquake simulator
• Live demonstrations
• Escape room activity
• Poster contest
• Vendors and food trucks
• Home and backcountry safety
• Pet and livestock preparedness
• CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid
• Door Prizes and giveaways
• Earthquake simulator
• Live demonstrations
• Escape room activity
• Poster contest
• Vendors and food trucks
For more information contact Talon Boeve at talon.boeve@matsugov.us or
907-861-8316
907-861-8316
See below for the event schedule.
Classroom 2 Fireweed
"Earthquake, landslide, and tsunami detection & hazard" Presented by Alaska Earthquake Center
(11:00-11:30)
(11:00-11:30)
"The wild harvest in your backyard"
Presented by Hazel Koppenberg of Three Branches (11:30-12:00)
Presented by Hazel Koppenberg of Three Branches (11:30-12:00)
"Water Safety"
Presented by the Rescue Company
(12:00-1:00)
Presented by the Rescue Company
(12:00-1:00)
"Hands on CPR"
Presented by American Red Cross (1:00-1:30)
Presented by American Red Cross (1:00-1:30)
"Safe backcountry travel"
presented by Alaska Safe Riders (1:30-2:15)
presented by Alaska Safe Riders (1:30-2:15)
Classroom 3 Susitna
"Hands on CPR"
Presented by American Red Cross
(11:00-11:30)
Presented by American Red Cross
(11:00-11:30)
"Tsunami hazards & safety"
Presented by National Tsunami Warning (11:30-12:15)
Presented by National Tsunami Warning (11:30-12:15)
“What it Floods here”
Presented by Mat-Su Borough Floodplain Management (12:15-12:45)
Presented by Mat-Su Borough Floodplain Management (12:15-12:45)
"HomeFit Guide"
Presented by AARP Alaska
(12:45-1:30)
Presented by AARP Alaska
(12:45-1:30)
"READY TO GO? – Evacuation Planning Before the Emergency" Presented by IPTS Emergency, Disaster and Security Consulting (1:30-2:00)
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM AKDT
Saturday September 26th
10AM - 3PM
Location
Menard Center 1001 S. Clapp St Wasilla, AK 99654
Fees/Admission
No cost to enter
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18th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo
Wasilla
Mat-Su Valley
Menard Sports Complex
Demonstrations
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