Safety Town is a comprehensive one-week safety education program offered every summer by the American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter that teaches awareness and accident prevention skills to children entering kindergarten in the fall. Under guidance of classroom teachers and with the help of representatives from the police, fire, EMS departments and other community helpers, children learn safety tips and are fitted with their own bike safety helmet that they keep. Daily lessons include handouts and additional reference information for parents and caregivers. At the end of each week, graduates receive a Safety Town diploma.
The program for Summer 2024 is now complete. Stay tuned for information regarding Summer 2025.
For information and questions, please email safetytown.GNY@redcross.org.
Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home fires or a local hazard. Students learn a coping skill and receive a storybook to share what they have learned at home.
To request / schedule a presentation for your organization, please contact the Community Preparedness team at PreparednessGNY@RedCross.org.