Homeschoolers learn about emergency preparedness at EOC

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday, Sept. 2, was an exciting day for several homeschoolers. At 10 a.m., they headed over to the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to learn about what they can do in case of various types of emergencies. Earning flashlights for correctly answering questions posed to them, the excitement was palpable and the students were engaged as local groups presented information to them. Corie Watts, a homeschool parent, has designed a six-week series o