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.”