MSU Extension Office to host Safety Expo

The Mississippi State University Extension office of Attala County will hold a Safety Expo for local elementary students.

The event will be held at the Attala County Coliseum Tuesday, March 5 for 5th graders.

Local and leaders in several fields will give presentations on several different areas of safety.

Topics and experts include:

1. Weather Safety – Jim Dendy
2. Heat Exhaustion/Hydration – Dr. Breck Richardson
3. Fire – Kosciusko Fire Department
4. Wildfire Safety – Chris Burnham: MS Forestry Commission
5. Boating & Hunting Safety – Jason Blaylock, Phillip Fance, Brice Cole: MS Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks
6. Electricity – Entergy
7. Internet Safety – Cole Bowman: Desktop Service Specialist MSU Extension Office
8. Firearm Safety – Jose Watson: Mississippi Highway Patrol
9. 911 – Danny Townsend: E911 Director
10. Tobacco Prevention – Lynn McCafferty: MS Tobacco Free Coalition
11. Lawn Mower Safety – Jim McAadory & Darrel Banks: Winston/Choctaw County Extension Agent
12. Household Poison – Jasmine Harris-Speight: Service Instructor MSU Extension Office
13. ATV Safety – Jason Hurdle: Scott County Extension Agent
14. Natural Gas Safety – Atmos Energy
15. Stranger Danger – Kosciusko Police