LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 2015 Heroes of Health and Safety Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport.
The free, family-friendly event will include exciting safety demonstrations, including a “Jaws of Life” extraction, medical helicopter landings and liftoffs, free flu shots, and fire safety information and assistance for local fire victims.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and the Lake County Fire Chief’s Association are the major sponsors for this free event.
More than 60 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.
There will also be a focus on fire safety, with a presentation on the recent Lake County fires by local responders.
The Local Assistance Center will provide information on resources for those affected by the wildfires.
Other highlights include free car seat safety inspections and replacements, free bike helmets, a chance to win raffle prizes including kids’ bikes, and opportunities to mingle with safety characters McGruff and Smokey the Bear.
Additional event sponsors include the California Highway Patrol, 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.
Fire victim resources available at upcoming Heroes of Health & Safety Fair
- Lake County News reports
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