Learn how to care for your family and yourself in the event of winter storms, floods, epidemics or other disasters at the annual Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Disaster Readiness Event.

The free event will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 in the parking lot and lobby of the Silver Zone, the tallest building on the Evergreen Hospital Medical Center campus at 12040 NE 128th St. in Kirkland.

The event will include Emergency Department tours, decontamination demonstrations and a Coast Guard rescue helicopter will be on display.

Meeghan Black, host of KING 5’s “Evening Magazine,” will be a celebrity guest at the fair. Community providers and partners, including fire departments from several cities, utilities and the Red Cross will have information booths.

Many booths will offer free literature about how to prepare your home, car and family for emergencies. Some booths will feature special items just for children.

Evergreen family emergency preparedness kits — which contain enough supplies to help a family survive for several days — will be available for purchase. A seasonal flu shot clinic will also be held. Cost is $25, payable by cash or check.

The importance of being prepared to survive at home several days without outside assistance is crucial, in the event of a major earthquake or severe winter storm.

Parking at Evergreen is free. For more information, call (425) 899-3000.