LUCERNE, Calif. — The Northshore Fire Fund will host its third annual Northshore Ready Fest on Saturday, April 27.

It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lucerne Elementary School, 3351 Country Club Drive.

The community preparedness event will include booths for organizations that help community members to be better prepared and informed about emergency situations, information on evacuation readiness and best practices, as well as preventative efforts such as chipping programs, firewise community involvement, defensible space and home hardening.

Community members will have the opportunity to meet Northshore Fire personnel and volunteers.

There also will be a jump house for kids and a free barbecue while supplies last.

The Northshore Fire Fund was formed to support the Northshore Fire District and works to raise the level of prevention and emergency preparedness in the Northshore communities.

Visit the Northshore Fire Fund’s website for more information.