HAYS COUNTY
Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s in Buda are proud to host the “First Responders Kids Day Pre-Summer Event” at Cabela’s, 15570 South I-35, on Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Local first response agencies and community first responders will put on a fun and informative event that gives kids the opportunity to meet their local first response heroes and learn about how they protect and serve the community. Far too often, a child’s initial introduction to a first responder occurs during an event which can be traumatic, even life altering. In such cases, children are suddenly faced with trusting a total stranger to provide potentially lifesaving measures in a role the child may not fully understand. That is one of many reasons first responders from all agencies and providers embrace the opportunity to connect with their communities, especially the children.
Hays County will be represented by Hays County Crime Stoppers, Hays County Sheriff ’s Office, Hays County Constable (Pct 5), Hays County Office of Emer- gency Services (OES), Hays County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Hays County EMS (ESD #9) and the Hays County Health Department.
Local law enforcement agencies will include: Buda Police Dept., Kyle Police Dept., San Marcos Police Dept. and Uhland Police Dept.
Local fire /EMS Agencies who will be present: Buda Fire Dept. and San Marcos / Hays EMS.
State and other agencies scheduled to attend include Texas Dept. of Public Safety (DPS), TX Parks & Wildlife (TPWD), TX Dept. of Transportation (TXDoT) and TX Search & Rescue (TEXSAR), plus Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA Rangers).
Sponsors for this community event that will also be contributing fun and resources include: Ally Medical, Faith Angler Network, Freedom on the Fly, HEB, Ozona Bank, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and Quantum Towing.
All of the participants will have people available to answer questions and provide safety information handouts. Supervised access to the following first responder resources will also be available: Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT), patrol cars, fire engines, rescue vehicles, search and rescue equipment, ambulances, Crime Scene Unit (CSU), drone team, motorcycle /traffic units, animal control unit, mental health unit, School Resources Officers (SRO) and crisis negotiations teams .
The following unique experiences /opportunities /services will also be available:
• Hays County Crime Stoppers
• EZ Child ID Digital Identification Kits (free) • Hays County Health Dept.
• Mobile Immunization Van
• HCSO Community Outreach Unit
• Drunk Driving (using Drunk Goggles and Pedal Cars)
• HCSO Detectives
• Auto VIN etching (free)
• Texas Parks & Wildlife
• Operation Game Thief Trailer And to get everyone ready for the summer fishing season, Faith Angler Network and “Freedom on the Fly” will be hosting a catch-and-release fishing tank.
Hays County Crime Stoppers and Cabela’s invite the entire Hays County Community to come out and meet local and state first responders. There is not a better chance to shake the hand of a First Responder whose hand may someday reach out and pull you to safety.
Hays County Crime Stoppers is comprised of volunteers representing various segments of the community. Your donations may be tax deductible; please consult with your tax professional.
