Lower Providence Police Hosting Open House For Individuals With Special Needs

LOWER PROVIDENCE, PA — Police want to work on ways to "lessen anxiety" felt by individuals with special needs when emergency services are needed.

That's why the Lower Providence Police Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance are hosting a meet and greet and open house at the fire station next month.

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon

Here's what police had to say about the event:

"As your emergency responders we recognize the apprehension and anxiety that is sometimes felt by those special needs individuals in our community during times where emergency services are needed. In a cooperative effort to address the challenges faced by emergency responders, and to lessen the potential fear and anxiety felt by special needs individuals during an emergency situation, a meet and greet is going to be held. Those families with special needs individuals are encouraged to bring their loved ones out to meet your emergency responders, see and touch the equipment that will be used in emergency situations and to answer any questions you all may have."

Refreshments will be served at The event. Attendees are asked to RSVP to Sergeant Matthew Kuhnert at mkuhnert@lowerprovidence.org or 610-539-5901. The event is only open to township residents with an individual with special needs in their family.

The fire department is located at 3199 Ridge Pike.

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