Police cars and ATV's at the 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Day at Clearwater Arena (BlackburnNews.com photo by Briana Carnegie)Police cars and ATV's at the 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Day at Clearwater Arena (BlackburnNews.com photo by Briana Carnegie)
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Tenth Annual Emergency Preparedness Day

Police cars, fire trucks, army tanks.

These are only some of the vehicles being showcased at today's tenth annual Sarnia Lambton Emergency Preparedness Day at the Clearwater Arena.

Hundred of children are attending today's event to learn about the importance of being prepared for an emergency.

BlackburnNews.com talked to people at the event to find out their favourite part about the day.

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This week marks National Emergency Preparedness Week. Families are encouraged to assemble a 72-hour emergency supply kit to celebrate and prepare ahead of time.

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie) Emergency Preparedness Day (Photo by Briana Carnegie)

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