Everyday Preparedness Events – Past

Find local trainings, community events, and volunteer opportunities to help build a more prepared Rochester.

Events are hosted by Ready Rochester and our partners, and are open to everyone.

If you know of a preparedness-related event that should be listed here, feel free to contact us so we can help share it with the community.

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Emergency Preparedness Planning for Families & Individuals

Date: September 9, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Location: Host: Fairport Public Library
1 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 (Community Room)

A free event!

Citizen Preparedness Training

Date: August 14, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Location: Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Living Water World Wide Ministries – 707 E Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605

NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

A free event

Build Community, Not Bunkers + Community Potluck

Date: August 9, 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Location: Host: American Resiliency – Rochester Chapter
The Bhakti Barn, 267 Jacobs Road, Macedon, NY 14502
** Optional potluck afterwards **

American Resiliency

A free event

Small Space Gardens – Virtual Workshop

Date: July 14, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Host: Cornell Cooperative Extension

Learn how to use every inch of garden space whether growing herbs, vegetables or flowers. Get suggestions for container

A free virtual event

Citizen Preparedness Training

Date: May 29, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Dr. Iris J. Banister School #33 – 500 Webster Avenue, Rochester New York, 14609

A free event

Citizen Preparedness Training

Date: May 1, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church – 1772 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY 14609