The 2026 Tualatin Emergency Preparedness Fair (TEPF) will be held September 12, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm.
The fair is family-friendly and admission-free.
Get ready to “Be Ready” at the 2026 Tualatin Emergency Preparedness Fair! Join us at the Tualatin Public Library for a fun, free, and informative event packed with hands-on activities, live demos, and valuable preparedness tips for the whole family.
This annual event is proudly sponsored by the Tualatin Public Library, City of Tualatin Public Works, and the Tualatin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
CERT is a community of volunteers focused on preparing the citizens, families, neighborhoods, and employees in the Tualatin area for emergency and disaster situations. We work to increase preparedness through community events to present, demonstrate and display information, educate attendees, and offer learning materials and aids.
If you have any questions regarding this event, contact us at: TualatinCERT@gmail.com
Family-Friendly, Admission-Free
The first 200 attendees will receive a 1.3-gallon collapsible water jug, CERT “Be Ready” Go Bag, and a personal first aid kit from our Welcome Booth to fill up with goodies and take home!
The Tualatin Food Pantry is one of our exhibitors. Help the community prepare for emergencies by bringing a shelf-stable food item.
Fair visitors will enjoy more than 20 vendor and exhibitor booths that will help educate about preparedness, have informational handouts, safety items for sale and many will have free giveaways. Come out for an entertaining day and visit your favorite exhibitors.
🌟 LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN
This is not your average safety fair—this is a chance to interact, This is not your average safety fair -- this is chance to interact, create, win and learn. Here's what's waiting for you:
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Free Go Bag, 1.3-gallon collapsible water jug, and personal first aid kit (one set per household) at the Welcome Booth
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20+ Exhibitors & Live Demonstrations
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Water purification systems
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Food & water storage solutions
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Personal protection for home & travel
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Amateur radio setups: Ham, GMRS, & FRS
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View CERT Mobile Communication Unit (MCU)
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City of Tualatin Public Works Exhibits
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Learn about dump trucks, bulldozer, & emergency equipment
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TV&FR Trucks
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AMR Ambulance
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Ambulance Show and Tell and learn about CPR and Preparedness
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Meter Home Minivan Demo
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Learn about Home backup power systems and even see a cooking demonstration
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🔺 MAKE A PLAN
Be proactive! Learn how to prepare for common hazards here in the Pacific NW.
Topics include:
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Create a communication plan
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Pack a smart emergency kit
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Safeguard medical information
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Store food & water efficiently
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Red Cross, OEM, and many other booths offer preparedness plans and supplies