CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Carbondale Crime Stoppers will host a free preparedness event, "Be Prepared, Don't Be Scared," on September 13, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center, located at 200 South Illinois Avenue.

The event is open to the public and will feature a panel of experts, including emergency management first responders and Brian Blake, executive director of the Central United States Earthquake Consortium. They will discuss disaster response, preparedness, and crime prevention during disasters.

Professor Shelly Page will address human trafficking, especially during disasters. "Her recent publication, Human Trafficking, 2nd Edition, is a testament to her ongoing commitment to raising awareness and combating this global issue," said the event's organizers.

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