 Have you ever wanted to shake the hand of a first responder to tell them thank you? Or climb inside the cab of a fire truck? Or experience a 9.0 earthquake? Now here's your chance. Old Sacramento is fondly remembered for the Gold Rush. Now it's a popular tourist attraction, and soon it will once again transform into a one of a kind experience for visitors. The 12th annual California Day of Preparedness is just around the corner. Saturday, August 26th in historic Old Sacramento. This is a free event and fun for the entire family. We'll get you prepared for the next disaster. Living in a state with wildfires, earthquakes, floods and drought, getting prepared starts now. Find out how to survive the Wild West by learning what goes into an emergency kit and have nearly 40 agencies and organizations guide you into a life of preparedness. And have some fun by getting your face painted, get a bite to eat at the food trucks, and win prizes. Aside from meeting your heroes, you'll be able to watch live demonstrations on two separate stages, including just a few feet away on the Sacramento River. There'll be giveaways, music, and so much more. Mark your calendars Saturday, August 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and we'll see you in Old Sacramento. For more details, visit our prep day page at caloes.ca.gov and also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.