To ensure all members of the family know what to do in the event of an emergency, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is bringing together various emergency management groups to provide information and answer questions during her Emergency - Be Prepared Seminar and Expo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, at Springhouse Middle School, 1200 Springhouse Road in Allentown.

Activities and information for children include appearances by Smokey Bear, Judge the Arson Dog, Andy the Ambulance, Cell Phone Sally and other characters. A fire safety smoke trailer and free child ID program will also be featured.The event is free, with various state agencies and utility companies providing brief presentations on what to do and how to prepare in the case of an emergency. Regional organizations will also present information on whom to contact for help in emergencies.For more information, contact Harhart's Slatington office at 610-760-9805, her Northampton office at 610-502-2701, or online at

www.JulieHarhart.com.