Cocke County E.R.A. Disaster Preparedness Day
September 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
Your favorite annual ERA Day is back — and supercharged!
Same local and state agencies, more exciting activities and, now paired with a hands-on preparedness event for Cocke County families and business owners!
Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Time: 1pm–4pm
Location: Cocke County Fairgrounds
Cost: Free & Open to the Public!
~What to Expect~
Meet Your Responders: See the fire trucks, K-9 units, the MRAP, and a helicopter up close — plus the Cocke County EMA, local Emergency Responders Association, and emergency teams.
Long-Term Support: Learn how the Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) and community organizations support families through disaster recovery.
Kids’ Activities, Giveaways & Demonstrations: Hands-on fun and free giveaways throughout the event.
Refreshments: Food and drinks available for attendees.
Long-Term Support: Learn how the Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) and community organizations support families through disaster recovery.
Kids’ Activities, Giveaways & Demonstrations: Hands-on fun and free giveaways throughout the event.
Refreshments: Food and drinks available for attendees.
Joining us this year: Cocke County EMA, Emergency Responders Association, Cocke County LTRG, Northeast Tennessee VOAD (NETN VOAD), C5 (Cocke County Cradle to Career Coalition), Isaiah 58:12 Disaster Relief & Preparedness, TVA, TEMA, American Red Cross, TN Readiness, McNabb, UT-ICCR, Celebrate Recovery, and Cocke County Parks & Recreation.