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How do I put on a life jacket the right way? Or grill safely? What do I need to know to keep my pet safe this summer?
Get answers to these and other questions at the City of Raleigh’s summer safety information sessions. The City will offer a community education program that focuses on summer safety from June 2 until Aug. 4.
Key Details
Information sessions will be held on Tuesdays at Millbrook Exchange Community Center.
Topics include:
- Water safety (drowning prevention, life jackets, etc.)
- Fire safety (safe grilling, backyard fires, etc.)
- Road safety (pre-trip checks, hot car danger, etc.)
- Fireworks safety (injury and fire prevention)
- Safe spaces to beat the summer heat (Raleigh Police Department Hoop Nights, cooling centers, etc.)
- Nightlife safety (parking safety, safe rides, etc.)
- Trail and outdoors safety (bike repair, trail rules, pet safety)
The program also includes four events: Peace in the Parks (meditation), COPsicles (free ice cream), PUPsicles (dog treats), and the National Night Out on Aug. 4.
How to Attend
All events are free to attend. View the event calendar below for session information. Registration is encouraged.
Venue
Millbrook Exchange Community Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Watch online
Most of the sessions will be available on the Raleigh Police YouTube channel (June 2 session will not be live-streamed).
Community Partners
The Raleigh Summer Safety Series is presented in partnership with:
- Raleigh Fire
- Raleigh Police
- Wake County EMS
- Raleigh Parks & Rec
- Anne Gordon Center
- Wake County Libraries
- ICARE
- American Red Cross
- Wake County Swim Smart
