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PUBLIC AWARENESS "EMS 20th Anniversity Celebration Health & Safety Fair" Cabarrus Counfy Cabarrus County Emergency Medi- cal Services (EMS) saw a need to edu- cate the citizens in several areas. Many citizens, regardless of what county they live in, have no idea what EMS and other health agencies have to offer. Therefore, the 20th Anniversity of Cabarrus County EMS and the Health and Safety Fair was held on May 6-8, 1993. The main goal of the fair provided information to the citizens of Cabarrus County on a variety of safety and health related areas. More than 20 public service groups and individuals (ranging from the Health Department, which gave f?ee tetanus shots and dental checkups to school children, to Smokey the Bear, to the American Red Cross which pro- vided information on CPR and choking) parlicipated in this event. To make sure citizens and children were aware of this event, all schools, preschools and day care c. enters were contacted. Signs and banners advertised the event throughout the county. During this event, over 1,000 chil- dren attended with approximately 2,500 adults. Many olher citize..ns benefited from the information provided. Cabarrus County EMS wanted to provide this event at no cost to the pub- lic; therefore, no county funds could be used. Donations came from several lo- cal businesses who provided food, drinks and door prizes. The event took place at the Cabar- rus County Fairground, which was of- fered free of charge less utility costs. The biggest resource available was the staff of Cabarrus County EMS who spent countless hours organizing the event. Direct contact of the schools creased participation of students and their parents/guardians, For more information, contact Aubrey Attkisson, Director, Cabarrus County Eraergency Medical Services, (704) 786-9193.