Mat Su Emergency Preparedness Expo

It’s time for the 16th annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo. Set for September 28th, 10am to 3pm at the Curtis Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. Free and open to the general public, this is your opportunity to get some hands-on training, attend workshops, purchase emergency supplies, check out the life-med helicopter and so much more. It’s all for free thanks to support from the Mat-Su Health Foundation, AARP Alaska, Mat-Valley Federal Credit Union, Alaska Safe Riders and more than 70 exhibitors and food trucks.

Alaska Safe Riders is once again co-hosting this event with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Emergency Services, AARP Alaska, American Red Cross, City of Wasilla and more than 70 other exhibitors, vendors and food trucks.

Alaska Safe Riders will be providing a free Backcountry Prepared Workshop from 1-2 pm featuring Iron Dog champions Chris Olds and Tyler Aklestad and the Alaska Safe Riders team of instructors. Attendants will receive a special decal and a chance to receive an Iron Dog helmet, goggles or other safety equipment. Space is limited but you can reserve your seat here

These classes are made possible thanks to the Mat-Su Health Foundation and the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Backcountry Safety Workshop

Learn more about the expo by visiting https://ready.matgov.us  

You can learn more at https://ready.matsugov.us/