Responders educate students on handling emergencies

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Exponent) - Fire demonstrations and drug dogs are not typical things to see while walking down Centennial Mall, but Wednesday emergency responders held an emergency preparedness event.

The month of September has been declared by the Department of Homeland Security as National Emergency Preparedness Month in order to draw attention to safety in emergency situations.

"Each year we try to do something for the Purdue community that highlights safety and the importance of being prepared," said Ron Wright, director for emergency preparedness. "It's not just about preparedness, but about safety in general."

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