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DeKalb meeting focuses on disaster readiness

By April Hunt
Sept 16, 2013

DeKalb County will host a disaster preparedness festival for residents Saturday at North DeKalb Mall.

The event will feature information on readiness for all emergencies, including natural disasters, fire and crime.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Highway, near Decatur.

Information: 678-406-7858.

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