For the eighth year in a row, NW Natural and the American Red Cross will host “Get Ready” events to help people prepare for natural disastors

Get Ready is free and open to everyone. This year’s event in The Dalles is Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, Station 1, 1400 W. 8th St., The Dalles.