Orillia Fire Department to educate Monsignor Lee students on being prepared

For immediate release (May 11, 2016) – The Orillia Fire Department and community partners will help educate Grade 6-8 students at Monsignor Lee Catholic School about emergency preparedness on Friday, May 13, 2016.

As a follow-up to national Emergency Preparedness Week, which ran May 1-7, and in light of recent wildfires and evacuations in Fort McMurray, AB, the importance of being prepared in the case of an emergency is a vital lesson to learn. Orillia is not secluded from potential emergencies, particular given its high potential for ice/wind storms that can cause power loss and extensive damage.

What: Emergency preparedness education event
Interview/photo opportunity

When: Friday, May 13, 2016
11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Media are encouraged to arrive at 12 p.m. for a visual of equipment demonstrations. Please contact Monsignor Lee School prior to attending and check in at the main office upon arrival.

Where: Monsignor Lee Catholic School
14 Fittons Rd. E.
Orillia, ON
705-326-6301

The Orillia Fire Department and Monsignor Lee School, in cooperation with the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police,   County of Simcoe Emergency Management and Canadian Red Cross – Simcoe Muskoka Branch, want to educate Grade 6, 7, and 8 students through presentation and hands-on skills in preparedness. Dynamic interaction and fun education will equip students to take this important message home so we can all be prepared with a 72-hour emergency kit.                     

The City of Orillia is a city of 31,000 people in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Visit our website at orillia.ca.

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Brent Thomas
Assistant Fire Chief
Training & Emergency Management
705-325-5889
bthomas@orillia.ca

Jennifer Ruff
Manager of Communications
705-325-8929
705-238-9209 (cell)
jruff@orillia.ca