Douglas County Emergency Management will host a Winter Weather Readiness Workshop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

The free workshop will help attendees recognize cold weather-related injuries and illnesses, understand National Weather Service alerts, adjust operations safely and communicate effectively during winter weather events such as blizzards, ice storms and extreme cold. The training is designed for local businesses, nonprofits, event organizers, and agency communicators.

The workshop will feature a panel discussion, followed by facilitated small-group conversations and scenario-based activities that help participants think through real-world responses.

The event is offered in partnership with the National Weather Service, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture, Douglas County Sustainability, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, City of Lawrence’s Homeless Solutions Division, and Douglas County Public Information Officers.

Registration is open through Dec. 4 at https://dgcoks.gov/form/winterworkshop. Light refreshments will be provided.