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Lowe's hosts safety event for children
BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
July 17, 2013
Brody Burton, 3, of Milton climbs aboard an ambulance during the event. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Sarah, 2, and Luke Palmer, 4, of Bear enjoy Rita's Water Ice during the annual Safe Kids event at Lowe's near Lewes. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Trey Dickinson, 2, of Milton is ready to drive a Lewes firetruck, if only his feet would reach the pedals. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
LifeNet pilot Tom Humes talks about the safety of flying helicopters. Alex Mavity of Lewes is skeptical. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
The Popes get a closer look at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company fire dog. Shown are (l-r) Wyatt, 10 months, with grandfather, Steve of Chicago and 2-year-old Mason Pope of Lewes. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Several fire trucks and ambulances from Cape Region fire stations were available for children to explore during the annual event. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Lowe’s Home Improvement hosted its annual Kids Safety Day June 22 at Five Points, near Lewes. Local fire departments brought fire equipment and ambulance groups and children's organizations brought safety-themed information.
The helicopter, owned by Air Methods and flown by LifeNet out of Georgetown, was a big draw for many kids. The event was sponsored by SAFE KIDS Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing childhood injury.
LifeNet provides pilots while Christiana Hospital medical personnel staff the helicopter, which flies to all hospitals in the region.
