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Kansas
Department of Health & Environment
Bill Graves, Governor
Clyde D. Graeber, Secretary
September 7, 2001
Contact: Jan Stegelman, (785) 296-1223
WHO: KANSAS SAFE KIDS COALITION
KANSAS STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
KANSAS EMERGENCY SERVICES
MATCHBOX CARS
KANSAS KIDS
WHAT: Special media event - Kids attending the Kansas State Fair will have the opportunity to prepare for real life situations by participant in a 9-1-1 simulation. Emergency Services Vehicles will be available to demonstrate their response in rescue situations. Participants will receive a magnet and matchbox Emergency Rescue Vehicle Poster. The Kansas SAFE KIDS Coalition will also distribute a brochure with tips for caregivers, tips for children, and tips for children and parents to follow together. During the special media event from 10:00 - 12:00, Jan Stegelman, Coordinator of the Kansas SAFE KIDS Coalition will be available to discuss the special promotion for 9-1-1 day. The simulators will be available for children during the entire fair.
WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (9/11)
10:00AM - 12:00PM
WHERE: Booth # 73 and #74
Sunflower Building
Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson, KS
WHY: To promote the safety of children and to teach Kansas kids how to use and not abuse the national 9-1-1 emergency response systems. Children will learn how to properly react during an emergency situation and how to use 9-1-1 appropriately. National 9-1-1 day also recognizes and honors real life heros who risk their lives every day in emergency rescue situations.
Additional information is available at the Matchbox and SAFE KIDS web sites (http://www.Matchbox.com and http://www.safekids.org).