(Wampsville) Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has identified April as National County Government Month and this year’s theme is “Safe and Secure Counties.”
On April 30, Madison County is using this opportunity to raise public awareness of the critical functions performed by their emergency response departments by inviting the public to an open house. Saturday’s open house will be held in the parking lot of the County campus on North Court Street in Wampsville from 9 a.m. until noon with the following departments sharing the roles they play to keep Madison County communities safe and secure.
E-911/Communications Center – Tour the Emergency Communications Center that answers call from anyone that has a medical, fire or police related emergency in Madison County.
Emergency Management – Check out all of the bells and whistles of a real fire truck! Sign up for NY Alert and learn what it takes to join the fire service.
Highway Department – Get a close up look at Highway Department trucks and equipment along with scale models of bridges.
Public Health Department – Enter a water tasting competition, make sure your child’s car seat is installed properly, and that your infants are sleeping safely.
Sheriff’s Office – Get up close and personal to the Sheriff’s command trailer, snowmobiles, patrol and tactical vehicles. Sign your children up for Operation Safe Child, get a free bike helmet, and meet the K-9 Patrol Dog!
The Madison County Landfill on Buyea Road will be holding a Safe Pill Drop Off and free shredding event on the same day. Bring the whole family for an educational and fun day with refreshments and giveaways.