Residents are invited to build a free disaster preparedness starter kit, as well as learn other ways to keep themselves and their families safe in a disaster, at the Fremont Fair this Saturday, June 20.

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, and The Allstate Foundation have launched a nationwide, 14-city tour to help Americans get ‘good and ready’ for a disaster. This is the annual tour’s first time in Seattle, where local volunteer organization Seattle Works will be on-hand to help residents get prepared.

In the last 10 years, nearly 255 million people worldwide were affected by disasters and since 1980, weather-related disasters have increased by more than 230 percent.

“Disaster prep is essential, especially for people in the Puget Sound region,” says Jessica Frederick, development and communications manager at Seattle Works. “Experts have long predicted a large-scale Seattle earthquake and unfortunately, the risk of another landslide like the tragedy in Oso makes this issue very real for our community. A preparedness kit is a proactive way to make sure you have supplies on hand if a disaster occurs.”

Seattleites can stop by the ‘Good and Ready’ booth, located on 35th Street between Phinney and 1st Ave, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday to make a free starter kit for their family. Each kit includes first aid supplies, a flashlight, a water bottle and other items proven to keep people safe in a disaster.

“Although it’s difficult to think about, a disaster could occur in any community at any time across the globe,” says Cathy Darracott, local Allstate agent and ‘Good and Ready’ representative. “Many people—85 percent in fact—aren’t prepared. Our campaign and tour aims to help communities take charge and be less vulnerable in the event of a sudden disaster. Creating a kit for you and your family is step one.”

Seattle, chosen for its urgent need, is the sixth stop on this year’s ‘Good and Ready’ tour. People interested in supporting the campaign, or following the tour virtually, can use hashtag #GoodandReady on June 20.

“Getting ready for a disaster doesn’t happen overnight,” says Colleen Clay, vice president of disaster services at Points of Light. “It takes time to help ensure you and your loved ones are prepared. Make your kit and visit GoodandReady.org for more tips on preparing for the unexpected.”