Pictured, a member of North Hays County Fire Rescue explains the parts of a fire engine to a group of people.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
The 9th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair, hosted by the Hays County Office of Emergency Services, was held at Kyle's La Verde Park Saturday, Sept. 12. The event brought together resources from around the county and state to provide an informative afternoon for attendees.
Texas Parks and Wildlife employee Arlyne Botkin teaches attendees various ways to make a campfire.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
The event was full of live music, including the Hays High School Mariachi Los Halcones, pictured. Additional acts included the Barton Middle School and Hays High School jazz bands. Later in the afternoon, The Flowertones took the stage.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
A fire engine train ride delighted children during the event.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
A member of Boy Scout Troop 967 teaches an attendee how to create a bandage out of a handkerchief. The troop members also demonstrated how to use the handkerchief to create an ankle brace.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Young attendees had the opportunity to color pictures to make their own pin on buttons. Other children's activities included face painting and various lawn games.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Pictured, a member of North Hays County Fire Rescue explains the parts of a fire engine to a group of people.
Ashley Kontnier
