4-H progam holds Safety Days for area students
Notice: Undefined variable: article_ad_placement3 in /usr/web/cs-washington.ogdennews.com/wp-content/themes/News_Core_2023_WashCluster/single.php on line 128
WAYNESBURG – The Penn State Extension’s Greene County 4-H Program held a Safety Day for third-grade students earlier this month.
The event was one of hundreds held around the country, all sponsored by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation.
In Greene County, the educational Safety Day was held at the fairgrounds. Three hundred third-grade students from Central Greene, West Greene and Carmichaels school districts attended.
Area experts and volunteers came together to coordinate and deliver the safety information to student participants. Presenters focused on critical areas to help keep children safe.
Southwest Regional Medical Center and EMS Southwest provided first aid information. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA explored safe practices to use when being home alone. The USDA shared information about food safety. Ten Mile Power Squadron taught about boating safety.
Also, Cumberland and Waynesburg/Franklin Township fire departments were on hand to teach fire safety using the smokehouse and a fire truck. The PA Game Commission shared knowledge about wild animal safety and West Virginia Universiy’s Bike Safety group taught children how to properly choose a bike and the importance of using a bike helmet.
The Greene County Drug and Alcohol Program demonstrated how drugs and alcohol can impair behavior and impact lives.
The American Cancer Society brought awareness of sun exposure and skin cancer and Greene County sherriff’s office and the state Department of Transportation shared information about highway safety.
And, Allegheny General Hospital’s LifeFlight helicopter made an appearance at lunch time.
All attendees received a T-shirt to commemorate the day compliments of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Foundation. Through donations from Consol Energy, Chevron, Walmart, Greene County Farm Bureau, Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Tentmakers, children also received a smoke detector to use at home and an ultraviolet sun sensitive bracelet.
In addition, two children from each classroom will be chosen to receive a new bike helmet.