County Executive MaryEllen Odell is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Children’s Expo & Public Safety Day, which will take place rain or shine, on Saturday May 4th from 11 am to 3 pm at the County’s TOPS (Training and Operations) building on the Donald B. Smith Campus, 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel. The Fair has grown every year since its’ inception, adding awareness about many aspects of child safety and health, from fire prevention to proper fitting of bicycle helmets.
The Child Advocacy Center makes every effort to bring awareness to the problem of child abuse, which is the first step in preventing it. The first Children’s Safety Fair was organized in 2006 with this in mind, and today it’s more important than ever before. In 2011 the Bureau of Emergency Services joined the Child Advocacy Center in co-sponsoring the Child Safety Fair.
The Bureau of Emergency Services keeps Putnam County children and their families safe from various potential dangers. They respond to all emergencies—fires, drownings, motor vehicle accidents. Last year the Putnam County’s 9-1-1 Call Center fielded 118,307 calls, EMS handled nearly 6,878 calls, and the department graduated over 393 State and County Fire Training graduates. “Often EMS workers can be the first called to the scene of a child abuse incident,” said Marla Behler, CAC Program Coordinator. “They are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as we are. It is only fitting that the 8th Annual Children’s Expo & Public Safety Day continue be organized by both of us.”
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As co-organizers of the event, the Bureau of Emergency Services will again be hosting tours of the 9-1-1 Center. Entertainment planned for kids includes a magic show, and puppeteers. The MahopacFalls Dive Team is expected to do a demonstration, and if weather cooperates there will
be a STAT helicopter demonstration. In addition, other favorite activities include: Operation SAFE CHILD cards, car seat checks, the Brewster Fire Safety House and fire engine tours. There will be games, raffles, entertainment, food and lots of free give-aways!!
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Major sponsors for the 2013 event include Eric Gross in memory of his wife Barbara; Daniels, Porco & Lusardi Law Firm; Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union; Molly Maid, and Kidz Country. Approximately 25 local organizations will participate, offering information on their areas of expertise.
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The Child Advocacy Center of Putnam County opened in 1999 to handle child abuse allegations in a coordinated way in order to minimize additional trauma to the young victims. A multidisciplinary team of child protective service workers, prosecutors, law enforcement investigators, medical care providers, victim advocates and therapists work together to provide all necessary services in one place. The CAC also provides education for the community to reduce the incidence of serious childhood injuries and death.
The Bureau of Emergency Services of Putnam County keeps county residents safe from harm, by providing services to all fire, EMS and related emergency management initiatives. This includes training and equipping special teams for fire investigation, fire police response and hazardous materials mitigation, and a credible assessment team (CAT). Additionally the BES maintains a countywide communications system and continually seeks ways to improve response to both natural and manmade disasters.
