Community Preparedness Day was scheduled to be held at West Hartford Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, but has been canceled due to the weather forecast. [Updated, Sept. 24, 2026]

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The Town of West Hartford has canceled its Community Preparedness Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, due to the upcoming weather forecast.   The event was planned as part of National Preparedness Month and was designed to provide residents with information and resources to help individuals and families prepare for emergencies. The event also included opportunities for residents to learn more about West Hartford departments and community partners involved in emergency preparedness and response.

The forecast for the weekend calls for rain and periods of strong winds, with gusts in the 30-40 mph range possible in the area. Residents are encouraged to monitor the weather, secure loose outdoor items, and be prepared for the possibility of power outages.

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September is National Preparedness Month, making it the perfect time to get your family ready for any emergency that may affect your home or community. Join the Town of West Hartford for the annual Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot.

The event will feature preparedness information, free giveaways, flu shots, a HAM radio demonstration, and a Touch-A-Truck opportunity. Residents can also register for the Town’s Emergency Notifications and learn about CERT.

Participating agencies include the Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, West Hartford-Bloomfield Health Department, West Hartford Animal Control, West Hartford Prevention Partnership, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will offer flu shots for individuals ages 4 and older, including pediatric and high-dose vaccines for those 65 and older. Free Narcan kits will also be available.

The American Red Cross will share home safety information on preventing and preparing for disasters, including home fire safety and storm preparedness, as well as information about the Red Cross Emergency! App. Stop by with the kids to pick up a Red Cross activity book.

Attendees can also learn more about West Hartford’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and register for the fall six-week basic training class, which begins Saturday, Oct. 3. The training is free, and registration is required. Visit https://www.westhartfordct.gov/cert.

For more information about Community Preparedness Day, the upcoming CERT class, or emergency preparedness, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at [email protected] or 860-561-8310.

To learn more about National Preparedness Month, visit Ready.gov – September.

West Hartford will hold its annual Community Preparedness Day. Courtesy photo

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