August 2023 Meeting

Trooper Blanco's "It Starts With You" presentation.

• Driving is one of the most dangerous things we do daily. Slow down and pay attention.

• Statistics of fatality's have been increasing by the year in traffic issues

• "It starts with us", we need to slow down.

• There's going to be a lot of construction work for the next 10 years on I-20.

• Distracted driving is a huge problem and must discontinue.

• Eye opening/sobering stats and the importance of distracted driving prevention

• Crashes not accidents and distractions are a large part of the cause of crashes in all age range.

• They have given us the tools to use to be a safe driver now it’s up to us to become that person

• Awareness, information

• I learned just how bad the drivers were in Texas. I thought it was just in San Angelo. I also know to stay off of Highway 158 ND NOT TO USE HIGHWAY 302 GOING TO KERMIT.

• Defensive driving is the key. SLOW DOWN

 

Sirena Perkins Fentanyl presentation.

• Fentanyl is a deadly drug, even in small doses. It is being passed to kids as candy.

• Fentanyl is a great drug when used properly.

• Fentanyl has been targeting children from the ages of 3rd grade & has been camouflaged as vitamins.

• Fentanyl can be made at home and is extremely deadly.

• Alarming stats and proactive emergency steps

• Danger, reality

• Talk to the teens and give support to addicts

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