The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office has announced the 4th annual Public Safety Day to take place on Saturday, July 17, from noon-3 p.m. at the Mohawk Park, said Sheriff Curt Pennala. It is a day for the kids and community to come out for free hotdogs, pop, chips and ice cream, games, said Pennala, and meet some of the men and women who help keep the community safe.
“This event gives the community a chance to meet their local police officers, firefighters and their paramedics who help keep the community safe,” said Pennala, “and also an opportunity to check out the equipment that they use.”
Public Safety Day participants include:
Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Allouez TWP. First Responders, Ahmeek Fire Department Off-Road Rescue, as well as volunteer fire departments from Allouez Township, Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor, Lac La Belle, and Sherman Township will be present with with trucks and equipment, and there will be a Jaws of Life demonstration, as well.