Issued: 15 May 2008
Safety First For Angus Youngsters
Angus youngsters have been receiving hands on experience in dealing with emergencies at the Jock Neish Centre in Tannadice.
The 10 and 11 year olds are learning practical ways to deal with everyday dangers at the Safe Angus event, which is supported by Angus Council, Tayside Police, Tayside Fire & Rescue, NHS Tayside and other community planning partners.
Over 700 youngsters from all over the county have been taking in the event, which has been running all this month, including special needs pupils from all secondary schools.
Over the course of the day, those taking part are faced with real-life scenarios depicting emergency situations. The pupils then assess the dangers and risks presented and learn how to deal with them in a safe setting.
Typical scenarios include house fires, water hazards, road safety, railway safety, first aid, smoking, drugs and alcohol, countryside and farms, internet safety and other risks at home.
After completing the course the participants are faced with a knowledge check in the form of a quiz. They are then given a quick debrief and the messages are reinforced.