"LAFAYETTE READY" Emergency Preparedness Fair

Following the devastating 2026 ice storm, our community learned firsthand the importance of being prepared for extended power outages and emergency situations.
This fair is designed to provide practical tools, expert guidance, and valuable resources to help keep your family safe before, during, and after an emergency.
Join local first responders, emergency management professionals, healthcare providers, utility companies, and community organizations for a FREE community event focused on helping you and your family prepare for emergencies before they happen.
📅 Event Details
Thursday, September 3, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 North East Power & NE SPARC
1389 Cooperative Way
Oxford, Mississippi 38655
🎟️ FREE Admission
Featuring Educational Booths & Demonstrations from:
- North East Power & NE SPARC
- Oxford Police Department
- Oxford Fire Department
- North Mississippi Storm Chasers
- SERVPRO
- Paragon Bank
- The Pantry of Oxford-Lafayette County
- Oxford EMA
- UMMC School of Nursing Health Van
- United Way of Oxford - Lafayette County
- Harmontown Food Pantry
- Grove Grocery
- Communicare
- Oxford University Transit
- Commodores Care
- Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement
- American Red Cross
- Stronger Together Oxford
- Oxford Community Market
- Arcare Oxford Medical
- Waldman Electric
- McCabe Restoration
What You'll Learn
- How to build a 72-hour emergency kit
- Family Emergency Planning
- Disaster Communication Strategies
- Generator & Utility Safety
- Sever Weather Preparedness
- First Aid & Health Resources
- Emergency Food & Water Storage
- Neighbor-to-Neighbor Support
- Mental Health & Disaster Recovery
Event Highlights:
🚒 Emergency Vehicle Displays
⚡ Electrical Safety Demonstrations
🌪️ Weather & Storm Preparedness
🩺 Health & Wellness Resources
🎒 Emergency Preparedness Education
🎁 (50) Emergency Safety Kit Giveaways
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities