VENTURA COUNTY — A recent FEMA survey found that nearly 60 percent of Americans have not practiced what to do in a disaster! Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop to help the local community prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop is part of VCCDC’s HomeSmart Workshops which are designed to educate homeowners on varying topics such as Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Home Maintenance and other topics. The workshop will take place Tuesday, August 27th at 6pm at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A, Oxnard, CA 93030.
Guest speaker, Scott Brewer, Emergency Services Manage for the City of Oxnard, will help attendees prepare for a disaster and emergencies by offering information on the following:
- Overview of the types of emergencies and disasters that can impact our area
- What to expect following a major disaster
- What should your “Basic Survival” kit include
- How to obtain “Official Information” during a disaster
- Important documents to have
- What you can do to prepare your home
- Evacuation – when to go and what to take with you
There is no cost to attend the workshop. Space is limited. Seats can be reserved by calling (805) 273-7800 or on VCCDC’s website: www.vccdc.org/calendarevents
About VCCDC: VCCDC offers a full range of services and resources to prospective homebuyers and homeowners, including HUD approved homebuyer education and counseling, post-home purchase workshops and counseling, realty, and lending services that include down payment assistance programs and more. VCCDC is a certified Community Financial Development Institution and the only nonprofit organizationin Ventura County offering affordable loan products and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Since it was founded in 2001 as a local non-profit organization, VCCDC has worked to increase homeownership and economic stability in underserved communities of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. VCCDC is dedicated to ensuring that homebuyers are prepared for homeownership with the support of certified professionals who provide education and guidance, assisting with planning and problem solving. VCCDC accomplishes its work in partnership with other community organizations and is financially supported by private and public funds. Visit us at www.vccdc.org and www.facebook.com/vccdc