First State Times

SMYRNA, Del. — After a two-year absence, the 16th annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day returns on Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, DE 19934. The rain date is Sunday, September 18.

September is “National Preparedness Month,” and attendees can get a wealth of resources and information to enhance their emergency preparedness – all in a fun, family environment. Exhibitors will offer interactive activities, games, promo items, and safety-themed giveaways. Kids can join “Emergency Kit Relay Races” and there will also be prizes in a “Preparedness and Safety Scavenger Hunt.”

Be early! The first 500 people who complete an activity challenge will get a free water ice from Kona Ice!

Many agencies and organizations are currently represented but interested groups can still sign up! Volunteers are also needed to assist with event management and support. To register, volunteer, or get more information, send an email to: jamillya.l.scott@delaware.gov.

The event is co-sponsored by the Delaware Citizen Corps, Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and the Delaware Division of Public Health-Office of Preparedness-Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness Section.

Exhibitors:

• Bayhealth Healthcare – Injury Prevention

• Beebe Healthcare – Injury Prevention, Water Safety, and Bike Helmet Display

• Camden-Wyoming Fire Company – Fire Trucks and Vehicle Extraction Demo

• Chesapeake Utilities – Fire Demo Trailer

• Delaware Behavioral and Emotional Support Team (DE BEST)

• Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Women’s Health

• Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)

• Delaware Forest Service – Wildfire Prevention and Smokey Bear

• Delaware Office of Highway Safety – Seat Belt Safety Check

• Delaware State Fire School – Fire Safety and Sparky the Fire Dog

• Delaware State Police Helicopter

• Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD)

• Dover Air Force Base – Safety Trailer

• DSHS Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement – Impaired/Distracted Driver Simulator

• First State Military Academy Cadets – Volunteers

• Impact Life – Recovery Organization

• Kent County ARES/RACES – Amateur Radio Emergency Service

• Kent County Department of Public Safety – Hands-on CPR Training

• Kent County Paramedics

• Paws for People – Dogs

• PNC Bank

• Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Delaware Center)

• RespondDE (Medical Reserve Corps)

• St. Francis EMS

• State Council for Persons with Disabilities

• Sussex Vet Center

• University of Delaware – Center for Disabilities Studies

Food Vendors:

• Kona Ice – Desert Truck

• Stix Chicken – Food Truck

Original source can be found here.