A Public Safety Awareness Forum is being hosted by the City of Oakdale on Thursday, May 9 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center. Slated from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the ‘Awareness Matters’ forum is designed to help attendees learn about safeguarding home, family and community; preparing for an emergency in case of fire or other disaster; and decreasing the likelihood of being targeted by criminals.

Questions will also be taken from the audience.

The evening will help local residents learn real-life solutions to safety concerns, including identification and prevention strategies as city leaders seek to improve the level of protection in homes and the community in general.