Quick take
- Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon: Free NWS severe-weather and emergency-prep class.
- Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Prescription drug take-back (no needles or injectables).
- Where: Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave., Shreveport.
Two free events are set for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport.
Weather safety and emergency prep class: 10 a.m. to noon
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the National Weather Service for this class. NWS staff will cover tornadoes, flooding and what to do during severe weather. The Sheriff’s Office emergency preparedness team will also lead a class on disaster kits, emergency planning and active-shooter awareness. It’s free and open to everyone, and refreshments will be served.
Can’t make it? Our fall home checklist covers storm prep for your house, and Ready.gov’s kit list is a good place to start on supplies.
National Prescription Drug Take Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop off unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines at Safety Town, at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot.
- Accepted: Tablets, capsules and sealed liquids.
- Not accepted: IV solutions, injectables and needles.
- Remove your name, address and prescription number from containers first.
- Questions? Call Sheriff’s Safety Town at 318-698-7233.
Coming up next
- Thu., Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-noon: LifeShare blood drive with the Sheriff’s Office at 1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport. Donors must be at least 16 and bring a photo ID. Sixteen-year-olds also need signed permission from a parent or guardian.
- Mon., Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.: Trunk or Treat at Safety Town. It’s free. Kids can come in costume and meet local police, firefighters, state troopers and other first responders.