LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 2015 Heroes of Health and Safety Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.
The free, family-friendly event will include exciting safety demonstrations, including a “Jaws of Life” demonstration, medical helicopter landings and liftoffs, and a SWAT Unit Armored Vehicle.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and the Lake County Fire Chief’s Association are the major sponsors for this exciting event.
More than 40 Lake County health- and safety-focused organizations will host booths and provide information to community members about local services ranging from disaster preparedness and electrical safety to obesity awareness.
Last year more than 450 free vaccinations were administered at the event; this service will be provided again this year along with free health checks.
Other highlights include free car seat safety inspections and replacements, free bike helmets, a chance to win exciting raffle prizes including kids’ bikes, and opportunities to mingle with safety characters McGruff and Smokey the Bear.
“In 2014 more than 1,500 people attended the Heroes of Health and Safety Fair, and our goal is to double that number this year,” said Siri Nelson, chief administrative officer for Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “This is an incredible venue to showcase Lake County’s health and safety resources. I hope everyone will come to learn about these resources and other ways to keep their families safe.”
Additional event sponsors include the California Highway Patrol, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Lakeside Health Center, the American Red Cross, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake County Office of Education and The Hero Project, and Lake County Behavioral Health Services.