911 Center Safety Open House

911 Center Safety Open House

Location: Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, DE

Date of Occurrence: Thursday May 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Resume:
Georgetown, DE- Delaware State Police Sussex Communication Section along with the Fire and Ambulance Callboard of Sussex County will be hosting their 11th Annual 911 Open House Thursday May 10, 2012. The Open House will take place at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center located at 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown Delaware. The safety event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Approximately 500 children from the local school districts are expected to visit the 911 center on this day. They will be given a tour of the 911 center between the hours of 9 A.M. and 2 P.M. Students attending will learn important Safety tips and How and When to contact 911.

To promote public safety the following demonstrations, displays and activities will be available to the public: Bicycle and fire safety, including Smokey the Bear, Crash Dummies; Vince and Larry, and McGruff. Various units from the Delaware State Police, Local Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services will also be on display. This will provide hands on education for the students.

Last year's event had a very impressive turn out and we are expecting more of the same this year. For additional information concerning the 911 Open House please contact Bryan Schieferstein at (302)752-6142.