Kids prepare for emergencies

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - It was all about safety Tuesday evening at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds for the Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair hosted by the Red Cross.
    
A simulated house fire to teach kids about fire safety was one of many of the safety training exercises found Tuesday at the Sixth Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

Area fire departments, police officers, and EMTs were all offering safety and health advice to children of all ages.

There were many lessons to be learned. CPR, household safety, weather safety, and even driving safety were all demonstrated.

"A lot of students don't know what it's like to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol, so if they ever find themselves in a car with somebody, they would know exactly what they see and can make an educated guess on whether they want to ride with them or not," State S.A.A.D. Director Geoff Grow Said.

Even our four-legged friends had a spot in Tuesday's event. Almost Home Animal shelter offered reduced price microchipping for pets, a high tech way to keep track of your furry friends.

"If your pet to were be lost and brought to a vet, they have a wand they can wave over their neck and your contact information will pop up," Tippecanoe County Red Cross team member Jennifer Edwards said.

There were plenty of fun and interactive ways to learn a very valuable lesson.

From pet safety, to kid safety, those in attendance agreed the event carried very important lessons.

"Really we're glad to be out here and help educate the public to help anyway we can," Tyler Hershman of Tippecanoe County Emergency Management said.

"What it boils down to is, it could and does save lives," Grow said.