BUILD WHERE YOU LIVE
Preparedness Night — Starter Checklist

FRAME THE EVENING
[ ] Choose one useful theme: communication, severe weather, power loss or first aid.
[ ] Invite the people who already understand local risks and resources.
[ ] Use current guidance from the City of Alexandria and trusted authorities.
[ ] Pick an accessible location and a simple 60–90 minute agenda.

MAKE IT PRACTICAL
[ ] Start with introductions and how neighbors can reach one another.
[ ] Review local alerts, evacuation information and family communication plans.
[ ] Demonstrate one action participants can complete during the event.
[ ] Include access, functional-needs, language and pet considerations.
[ ] Avoid collecting sensitive personal information.

LEAVE WITH A NEXT STEP
[ ] Ask each participant to complete one preparedness task within seven days.
[ ] Identify an official training or volunteer opportunity.
[ ] Record questions that require expert follow-up.
[ ] Schedule a check-in or seasonal refresh.
[ ] Share an approved lesson that another neighborhood can use.

Official Alexandria preparedness information:
https://www.alexandriava.gov/CitizenCorps

Bring it home: https://fitizen.org/
Share your result: patrick@patrickmoran.org