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Sep 17, 2007, News Report

Approximately 1,500 fourth through sixth graders gathered on Shawnee State University's campus September 6 for a National Preparedness Month event titled "Scioto Kids Get Ready." The event was hosted by Scioto County Health Department along with Scioto County Emergency Management Agency. The community came together and brought kids to the campus to teach them about preparing for disasters in hopes that they would return home and share the message with their family members and friends.

During the day, the students watched a movie titled "Disaster Dudes" which featured kids of about the same age encouraging them to get prepared for emergencies. After the movie, approximately 40 response agencies were gathered in the parking lot to give the students a chance to explore hands-on and learn about the different agencies, as well as encourage them to think about a career as a police officer, firefighter and/or emergency medical technician. The children also saw preparedness presentations by Red Cross, Southern Ohio Medical Center, law enforcement agencies and emergency management staff. Scioto County was one of four counties selected by The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) to host events during the month of September.

ODPS is leading a statewide campaign with a diverse group of national, state and local partners to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and to promote community involvement through a wide variety of events and activities. As part of its outreach efforts, ODPS launched a preparedness Web site: www.ready.ohio.gov. The site contains resources to help all Ohioans develop a successful game plan to be prepared, including making a plan, putting together an emergency kit and sharing information with families, coworkers and neighbors. It also includes detailed information for businesses, older Americans, people with disabilities, preparing pets, weather disasters and multicultural needs.

JB

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