First responders are partnering with Mississippi State University Extension Service to assist with Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) trainings. MyPI fosters emergency preparedness, civic responsibility and leadership for teens ages 13 to 19 through a 10-week/2 hours per week program. Participants will gain skills in disaster preparedness, fire safety and suppression, disaster medical ops, treatment of injuries, search and rescue and community service.
For registration and more information, contact the Mississippi State University Extension Service-Lowndes County Office at 663-328-2111.
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