As part of National Preparedness Month, September, the City of Redmond has started a public emergency preparedness campaign called “Redmond Ready,” which encourages citizens to get trained in first aid, CPR and personal preparedness.

Redmond Ready Day on Sept. 15 will be the public kickoff for the campaign. The event will be at Overlake Christian Church, located at 9900 Willows Road N.E. in Redmond, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advanced registration for the full day is required. Online registration will open Thursday at www.redmond.gov/register.

This event will feature a free two-hour class in personal preparedness as well as a certification class in first aid and CPR. The cost for the first aid and CPR training is $14, a discount off the regular price. Booths and vendors covering various aspects of preparedness and volunteer opportunities will also be available.

Space is limited so people are encouraged to register early as it is first come, first served. To register or for more information, visit the Redmond Ready website at www.redmondready.org or call (425) 556-2251.

Additional Redmond Ready two-hour emergency preparedness classes will be offered at no cost throughout the rest of the year.