Are you prepared in the event of an emergency? The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Management is teaming up with Neptune Township Police are teaming up to participate in National PrepareAthon Day.

The event will take place today in the parking lots of the Headliner, 1401 Route 35 and Gallagher’s Marina located at Route 35 and South Concourse Drive in Neptune from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..

The evening will feature demonstrations from police, fire and first aid. County and local emergency management officials will educate residents on emergency preparedness efforts. Representatives from FEMA Region II will also be on hand to answer questions on how disasters may impact communities, plus provide safety tips and discuss damage mitigation strategies.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden joined us on the show this morning to discuss today's National PreparAthon Day. Get all the information about National Preparathon Day here.

Hear Sheriff Golden's interview with Lou & Liz:

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