Risk Watch Summer Safety Blitz at the Gellert Centre

Tuesday June 16, 2009 is going to be a very busy day for organizers of this years’ Risk Watch Summer Safety Blitz. The event, being held in one of the Gellert Centres’ parking lots at 10241 Eighth Line for the first time, will be hosting over 500 grade 4 students. Starting at 9:00 AM until 2:30 students from both Acton and Georgetown Risk Watch Schools will be bussed to the facility, courtesy of First Student Canada and Tyler Transport Limited. Drop-in guests will certainly be
made welcomed as well.

In Canada, injuries are the leading cause of death for children over one year of age. Risk Watch is an injury prevention program for children pre-kindergarten to grade eight developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and endorsed by the Fire Marshals’ Public Fire Safety Council.

Captain David Ford says, “Risk Watch is an educational initiative with age appropriate curriculum that has been developed for all elementary school grades” adding, “This is an excellent opportunity to forward some very helpful information to a lot of people at one time”. If even one injury is prevented by making the right choice, then our efforts have been rewarded. Ford adds, “The tireless efforts and dedication of the Coalition Members is what makes the Risk Watch program the success it has been for the past ten years”.

The day will feature interactive activities including a helmet fitting inspection clinic, bicycle safety, water safety, fire prevention and school bus safety to name a few. Now featuring additional Canadian content, attractions for this year also include ATV’s, farm equipment and boating. Halton Regional Police Services, OPP, CN Police and Halton EMS will also be on site offering a variety of displays and services.

Organized by Coalition Members made up of Catholic, Public and Christian School Teachers, Community Health Nurses, EMS, Police, Fire, Boston Pizza, Recreation & Parks and Ray Johnson & Associates of Co-operators Insurance, this is one more way to proudly advertise that Halton Hills is a Risk Watch Safe Community.

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