Emergencies can happen any day in all different ways: house fires, weather-related disasters, acts of violence. How you react to these emergencies can be the difference in a safe escape or a life changing injury.

Therefore, having a plan before a disaster is important for all people and all ages.

The following segment aired on April 6 on WOOD TV 8’s eightWest:

Operation: Safe and Secure (a preparedness expo April 20)

Learn about safety in your home, for people of all ages

• April 20
• 4pm – 8pm
• DeltaPlex Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
• Hands-on safety activities
• Meet local firefighters and Jake the Fire Safety Dog
• Fingerprints for kids