Red Cross offers free preparedness classes

The Palo Alto Area Chapter of the American Red Cross has scheduled a series of classes on earthquake preparedness 7-8 p.m., March 6, April 4, May 11 and June 12 at 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto.

The classes will address the questions: How prepared are you for the next earthquake? Do you have all your emergency supplies ready? Do you know what you should do when it happens?

To register or for more information, call 688-0418 or visit www.paarc.org.