Safety City campers take emergency readiness to the next level | Arts & Community

Campers experienced a lineup of fire safety demonstrations, guided tours of emergency and police vehicles, health and safety activities with EMTs, with lessons on water, energy, and electricity safety. They wrapped the week up with a graduation ceremony with Mayor Keith Brady.

Parent Brent Snodgrass said it was a unique way for his sons to see and experience all the different areas of public safety.

“Each day had its own unique element that my boys would rave about. Exploring inside the ambulance and riding on the gurney was definitely a highlight,” Snodgrass said. “Shooting the fire hose was epic and meeting all the police was great. They especially loved their sticker badges.”

Snodgrass said kids get to do a bit of this in school, but Safety City took it to another level and they got a lot more time interacting with each service.

“Plus, it was fun for them to keep busy during Spring Break, and it was in a convenient location,” Snodgrass said.

Melissa Payton, the Community Relations and Programs Manager for Newnan Utilities, thanked the ChildrenConnect Museum for including Newnan Utilities linemen, collection, and distribution crew members.

“By rallying with our local emergency services to share knowledge about utilities, electricity, and emergency services, we can cultivate an environment where our local children feel informed and empowered to make safe choices,” Payton said.

Amber Pointdexter, program chair for ChildrenConnect Museum, said it’s “incredible” to…