Safe Communities Hosts Health & Safety Expo: Lincoln-Way West High School

New Lenox's Safe Communities of America Coalition is hosting a Health & Safety Expo, featuring emergency response teams, local fitness companies, New Lenox Police's BeSafeNow, Will County Health Department and more. 

NLPD Public Safety Division Chief Dan Martin describes the event as an opportunity to share information about the array of organizations and businesses that specialize in healthy living. About 50 for-profit and non-profit organizations will have displays. The event is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. March 5 at Lincoln-Way West High School's Performance Arts Center, 21701 Gougar Road. 

The Expo is meant to provide people with information related to health, safety, fitness, preparedness and emergency response. There'll be plenty of literature to share along with giveaways. Martin said experts will be on-hand to answer questions.

And as tornado season approaches, a Severe Weather Preparedness Workshop is planned to follow the expo. From 7-8:30 p.m.

Martin points out that as weather-related disasters strike keeping safe is the No. 1 goal. Workshop presenters are planning to discuss the potential for life-threatening hazards. Information about protecting yourself and your family in the event of flash flooding and lightening will be shared. 

"Preparedness is the key to surviving a weather disaster. Learn the facts and myths about the severe weather hazards that impact our area. Learn how to monitor the weather, how to receive and understand watches and warnings," he said.

This program is appropriate for all ages (middle school and up)," said Martin.

For more information, visit the Safe New Lenox website. You can also call Martin at 815- 462-6100 or send an email to dmartin@newlenox.net.

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