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The Office of Health Protection's Emergency Planning Division reaches out to the community to help children and adults understand possible emergencies and how to cope with them. Look for these special events near you that educate and help save lives. |
| Andy the Ambulance |
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Andy the Ambulance is one of two voice-animated robots that teaches children important life-saving skills.
Children love to dance, talk, and, most of all, listen to what Andy has to say about safety!
Andy the Ambulance and his buddy Pluggie teach safety tips and other vital life-saving techniques. |
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Arrange a visit: Andy the Ambulance is ready to visit your town, school, or local event. To sign up for any of these safety programs, contact our office of Emergency Planning at 601-576-7380. |
| Fire Safety House |
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Mississippi leads the nation in fire related deaths. MDH's Emergency Medical Services has developed a Fire Safety Program to help educate children on fire prevention and to teach them how to get out of a burning house quickly. |
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The Fire Safety House is a two-story mobile unit that simulates a house, equipped with heated doors, smoke alarms, and a fire escape ladder. Children are taught exit drills, smoke alarm use and maintenance, and the proper way to exit a burning house.
Arrange a visit: The Fire Safety House is ready to visit your town, school, or local event. Just contact our office of Emergency Planning at 601-576-7380 |
| Pluggie the Fireplug |
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Pluggie the Fire Hydrant is one of two voice-animated robots that teaches children important life-saving skills.
Children love to dance, talk, and, most of all, listen to what Pluggie has to say about safety!
Pluggie the Fire Hydrant and his buddy Andy teach safety tips and other vital life-saving techniques. |
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Arrange a visit: Pluggie the Fire Hydrant is ready to visit your town, school, or local event. To make arrangements, contact our office of Emergency Planning at 601-576-7380. | |
