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Cole County Ready Festival

The Cole County Ready Festival is an annual community event held in Jefferson City, Missouri, focused on educating families about emergency preparedness. Hosted by the Cole County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), the festival offers interactive learning experiences, resources from public agencies, and equipment displays to strengthen emergency skills and knowledge.

Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Jefferson City, Cole County
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Cole County Ready Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Interactive emergency preparedness learning experiences
  • Resources from public agencies and nonprofit organizations
  • Equipment displays, including fire department trucks
  • Miniature home display for housefire education
This free festival serves as a preventative resource for the community, providing vital information for when emergencies occur. It typically takes place in September, coinciding with National Preparedness Month.

Attendees can explore various informational tables from organizations such as the Cole County Health Department, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Red Cross. The festival features interactive activities, including a miniature home display by the Jefferson City Fire Department to demonstrate common housefire scenarios and prevention. Fire trucks are also on display, and Habitat for Humanity provides practical lessons on tasks like closing water lines to prevent home damage.

The event aims to help families develop crucial emergency plans, addressing questions like where to meet or how to communicate if cell phones are down during a crisis. It emphasizes hands-on learning, making it a resourceful and engaging way for public agencies to connect with the community and impart essential safety knowledge.

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Jefferson City, Cole County

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