The Pearl Works, a community co-working space in Downtown Old Monterey, presents a workshop entitled Disaster Preparedness 101 on Tuesday, August 16, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $10 per person. Please register here.

Most people have a hard time wrapping their heads around the idea of preparing for a disaster. In this workshop, join Wanda Vollmer, Founder and CEO of Peace of Mind Preparedness as we explore disaster preparedness. You'll walk away with tangible next steps to keep you and your community safe.

Wanda provides educational programs on disaster readiness for families and businesses on the Central Coast. She was previously the Community Engagement Manager at the American Red Cross and is currently serving as Captain of C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) in Carmel, California. Her mission with Peace of Mind Preparedness is to empower families and businesses to be disaster-ready and to build a better-prepared community.