National Night Out

National Night Out is a nationwide program that promotes community safety awareness, crime prevention techniques and law enforcement-community partnerships for a safer America.

Members of the Craig Police Department, Open Hearts Advocates, Craig Fire/Rescue, Craig Regional Communication Center, Colorado State Patrol, Parole, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, BLM NW CO Fire & Aviation Management, Memorial Regional Health Emergency Medical Services, Moffat County Sheriff's Office and Classic Air Medical will be at the Moffat County Fairgrounds with the following activities:

• Free popsicles for the kids courtesy of our local Wal-Mart Store
• Open Hearts Advocates
• Emergency vehicle demonstrations (fire trucks, police cars, ambulance, helicopter)
• Junior police badges
• Eddie Eagle, Redd E Fox, Smokey The Bear and McGruff
• Frisbees, coloring books and other free stuff
• Car Seat Safety Inspections and safety material
• Safety and Crime Prevention information

During the night of August 6th, citizens are being asked to leave their porch lights on as a local symbol of support for emergency responders.