Public Safety and Preparedness Fair back at Evans Towne Center Park
EVANS, Ga (WJBF) – Local first responders gave people the chance to learn how they keep their community safe.
Hundreds were at the fair Saturday morning to meet with emergency workers and learn more about what they do.
This is the 3rd year of the Public Safety and Preparedness Fair, and dozens of organizations were there.
Shepeard Blood Center, The Red Cross, The Gold Cross, AU Air Care and more were able to give the public a glimpse into what they do every day.
'Even Georgia Power, the Corps of Engineers, everybody is here, everybody that serves the public is here to showcase what they do for the public.' said Danny Kuhlmann, Operations Chief of Columbia County Fire Rescue.
There was live music, carnival rides, food trucks a rock wall and more at the festival.
Kids were able to get inside the emergency vehicles, explore a dive boat, and learn more about the equipment our first responders use on a daily basis.
Kuhlmann says members of the community were showing sympathy for the events that occurred this weekend killing Deputy Brandon Sikes and injuring Deputy Gavin White.
'I was by the sheriff's office tents and they were getting a lot of condolences from the public.' said Kuhlmann.
The event was free to the public and is always one for the whole family to enjoy.
'Kids are a big part of who we like to talk to, everybody gives them toys and swag and stuff to carry around and they like that.' Kuhlmann said.
Organizers say while the events of last week are heavy on everyone's minds, this event was meant to uplift the community and show their support for our local heroes.
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