Lewes
Prevention Officers, joined Sussex Safer Roads Partnerships this week
in Newhaven, at the ‘Safety In Action’ days held at Newhaven Fort.
Aimed
at children, the project set out to teach young generations how to deal
with, or avoid life-threatening situations, through informative and fun
interactive activities.
Police
officers joined by Steve O’Connell (Speed Watch Officer) had the
responsibility of sharing with children how to keep safe on the roads,
and touched on personal safety. Children were given work books to
complete throughout the day with each exercise they came across; and
were taught key skill such as keeping bright and being seen when around
roads and how to call the Police if they came across something if out
with friends or without a parent/carer.
Other
activities included fire safety training held by East Sussex Fire and
Rescue Service with promoting how to report a fire, and what to do in an
emergency; along with South East Coast Ambulance Service on dealing
with an injured casualty.
The
event Safety In Action is co-ordinated by East Sussex Fire and Rescue
Service and ran in Newhaven from the 20-23 May, more information on
upcoming their future events can be found on their website:
https://www.esfrs.org/news/2019-news/lewes-safety-in-action-arrives-at-newhaven-fort/
More information for parents and carers of young children can find information on our message ‘Be safe, be seen’ by visiting: https://www.sussexsaferroads.gov.uk/campaigns-and-initiatives/view/be-bright-be-seen?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn