The North Central Florida Baptist Association will host the “Emergency Preparedness Seminar: A Ready Disposition” on Saturday, July 12, at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Alachua.
This event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22575 NW 94th Ave. Register online by clicking here. Tickets for early registration through July 4 are $20.
This seminar is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to navigate emergencies and life’s uncertainties with confidence and resilience.
Attendees will engage in a full day of practical workshops and breakout sessions, covering topics such as:
- Generator Safety, Downed Power Lines, and Storm Logistics (Todd Martin, Clay Electric)
- Common Sense Personal Disaster Preparedness (David Peaton, Alachua County Emergency Management)
- Satellite Phones and Starlink (Mark Weible)
- General Mobile Radio Service & Family Radio Service for Emergency Communications (Karyn Shander)
- The Essential Go-Bag (Tim Parker)
- Firearm Safety and Training (Bill Quirk)
- Wild Edibles and Foraging (Brandon Carmel)
- Water Collection and Disinfection (Reid Tillery)
- Hurricane Helene: How Ham Radios Helped in North Carolina (Brett Wallace)
- Beekeeping (Archie Matthews)
- Integrating Aquatics into Your Food Garden (Garrett Schendowich)
- Compact Gardening (James & Kathleen Dailey)
- Traditional Poultry and Fish Processing (Emily Wallace)
- Creative Bartering (Dr. Jeffrey Haglund, lunch session video)
“This seminar goes beyond preparing for emergencies—it’s about cultivating a ready disposition to face life’s challenges with mental fortitude and practical skills,” said Karyn Shander, the event coordinator, in a press release. “With expert-led sessions and hands-on learning, attendees will leave better equipped to handle whatever comes their way.”