SafetyFest returns to Paso Robles June 6
First responders and safety professionals will lead hands-on demonstrations
– The fifth annual SafetyFest community emergency and safety event will return to Downtown Paso Robles City Park on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will feature emergency preparedness training, safety education, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive exercises with first responders and safety professionals from across the region.
PASOSafe, the City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, the Paso Robles Police Department, and the Paso Robles Community Emergency Response Team will host the event.
According to organizers, this year’s event will include information and demonstrations focused on wildfire preparedness, earthquake and flood awareness, crime prevention strategies, motor vehicle safety, cybersecurity education, mental and physical health resources, and personal safety.
“SafetyFest is a fun, engaging way to bring our community together to learn and participate,” said Ross Porter, fire captain and paramedic with Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services. “Each year we expand the scope of our public education opportunities to help residents better prepare for emergencies and disasters, ultimately making our community safer.”
“As a community, we’re at our strongest when everyone knows how to respond to emergencies and disasters,” said Gina Grieb, executive director of San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team and co-founder of PASOSafe. “SafetyFest gives families, businesses, and organizations a chance to gain real-world skills from the safety professionals and first responders who keep our region safe. We’re excited to welcome new partners and offer even more hands-on training activities this year.”
The event supports the Paso Robles Community Emergency Response Team, a program sponsored by the City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services and part of the San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team. Volunteers receive training in disaster preparedness and emergency response skills.
“This event allows Paso Robles CERT to strengthen our volunteer base and expand training for the public,” said John Spooner, operations director of San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team. “In addition to our 20-hour CERT Basic courses, we are adding pet preparedness and specialty disaster-response training. With wildfire impacts increasing statewide, building more trained community responders is essential. That means more equipment, more certified instructors, and more accessible classes.”
SafetyFest exhibit spaces are available for organizations and businesses. Organizers said bilingual exhibitor entries are encouraged and supported.
More information about volunteering is available at https://safetyfest.live/volunteer/. Exhibitor information is available at https://safetyfest.live/exhibitor/. Additional event information is available at https://safetyfest.live/.
