Loveland, CO. – August 6, 2015 - The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority in partnership with Larimer County, Poudre Fire Authority, American Red Cross, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management is hosting an all-day Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo. This informative fun-filled expo will be held on Saturday September 26th, 2015 from 10 am - 4pm at the Thomas M. Mckee 4H Building at the Ranch Events Complex located at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. This event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at a variety of vendors onsite.
“This will be an opportunity for Northern Colorado families to meet with responders and safety educators to help them develop a preparedness plan before an emergency happens,” said Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Captain Pat Mialy. “We are excited to expand this event into the Thomas M. McKee 4H building. Because this expo keeps growing and gets better and more comprehensive every year, we believe we’ll see a record turnout of attendees on September 26th.”
The “Family Safety and Emergency Management” Expo will include important preparedness presentations and safety information delivered through fun and interactive demonstrations that will inform and entertain the whole family. Exhibitors will demonstrate emergency response equipment and provide free information on a wide variety of topics to help families and businesses protect themselves from potential accidents and natural disasters.
In addition to the presentations, residents will be able to visit trade-show style booths featuring dozens of other organizations that can answer questions and provide resources. The American Red Cross will provide free training and preparedness parties. Safety mascots will be there for the kids to meet and there will be many drawings for valuable giveaways.
“Our region has experienced its fair share of disasters,” said Lori Hodges the Larimer County Director of Emergency Management. “We live in a rugged and beautiful area and we know that we’ll probably experience more weather-related events in the future. This expo is a great way for families to work on their preparedness plan and feel secure they know they will be safe and secure in the face of disaster.”
“This will be an opportunity for Northern Colorado families to meet with responders and safety educators to help them develop a preparedness plan before an emergency happens,” said Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Captain Pat Mialy. “We are excited to expand this event into the Thomas M. McKee 4H building. Because this expo keeps growing and gets better and more comprehensive every year, we believe we’ll see a record turnout of attendees on September 26th.”
The “Family Safety and Emergency Management” Expo will include important preparedness presentations and safety information delivered through fun and interactive demonstrations that will inform and entertain the whole family. Exhibitors will demonstrate emergency response equipment and provide free information on a wide variety of topics to help families and businesses protect themselves from potential accidents and natural disasters.
In addition to the presentations, residents will be able to visit trade-show style booths featuring dozens of other organizations that can answer questions and provide resources. The American Red Cross will provide free training and preparedness parties. Safety mascots will be there for the kids to meet and there will be many drawings for valuable giveaways.
“Our region has experienced its fair share of disasters,” said Lori Hodges the Larimer County Director of Emergency Management. “We live in a rugged and beautiful area and we know that we’ll probably experience more weather-related events in the future. This expo is a great way for families to work on their preparedness plan and feel secure they know they will be safe and secure in the face of disaster.”