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October 18, 2006 - The local Home Depot recently sponsored their Annual Kid's Fire Safety Event. The event is a fun day with exciting projects for children and adults. Over 130 kids participated in this year's festivities.

A highlight of the day was a visit by Smokey Bear. Children and adults were glad to see their furry friend.

Tips were offered to children on fire safety. Advice to never play with matches, always have an adult to help with cooking projects, remind parents to check batteries in smoke alarms, and practice an escape plan regularly was stressed. Safety lessons included what to do if your clothes catch fire. Stop, drop, and roll is easy to remember and extremely effective in emergency situations.

Many agencies and businesses contribute to the success of the event including Union County Fire and Rescue, Union County Ambulance Service, Georgia Forestry Commission, Blairsville Police Department, Blairsville Fire Department, Union County Sheriff's Department, the Georgia State Patrol, various literacy programs, Rescue Air, the North Georgia News, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation, Coca-Cola, The Griddle Café, Rib Country, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Ingle's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Mountain View Funeral Home. Thanks to all that participated and sponsored the event.

Blairsville and the community would also like to express their gratitude to Home Depot for hosting this yearly event. The Home Depot Associates work hard to prepare for the Kid's Fire Safety Day. Kevin and Frances do an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly. Everyone would like them to know that it is appreciated.

See Home Depot Fire Safety Day 2005