Meet Ernie the ERV at the Cape Fear Preparedness & Safety Expo

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — When preparing for a hurricane or other bad weather it is important to think about your entire family.  That includes your pets and your children, who may be confused and lost as you work toward an evacuation.

Erv, a toy version of a Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle, will be at the Cape Fear Preparedness and Safety Expo today to help kids feel more comfortable.  He will join volunteers will at the Coastline Convention Center to show parents what is important to remember for your kids and pets.

Part of that is the pillow program which has a list of what kids need to pack as their parents are busy with other preparations.

The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington.

It is sponsored by The American Red Cross.