Barrie Community Safety Campaign Kicks Off

Posted Wednesday November 06, 2019

Posted By: Elizabeth Leal

Category: Fuels,Press Releases,Fuels

Barrie Community Safety Campaign Kicks Off

Residents will receive a series of community safety messages for three weeks, before gathering on Community Safety Day for various interactive safety education exhibits and fun activities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie, ON, November 6, 2019) – The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), City of Barrie, Barrie Fire and Emergency Service, Barrie Police Service and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services collaboratively launched a community safety campaign in Barrie today called Working Together in Our Community – THINK SAFE.

“While Ontario’s many public safety organizations work tirelessly in their communities, residents also play a critical role in improving safety,” said Bonnie Rose, President and CEO, TSSA. “The goal of the Working Together in Our Community – THINK SAFE campaign is to raise awareness about a range of safety issues and actions that individuals and families in Barrie can undertake.”

The campaign will run for three weeks during which Barrie residents will receive details about carbon monoxide exposure and additional important safety information by mail and through local media.

Working Together in Our Community – THINK SAFE culminates with Community Safety Day on November 24 at the Allandale Recreation Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by TSSA, this one-day community-oriented event will feature a variety of free activities and showcase educational and interactive exhibits, such as TSSA’s mobile carbon monoxide safety house, while enabling community safety partners to deliver valuable safety information in a unique and engaging way.

About TSSA

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is one of Ontario’s public safety regulators mandated by the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety. Throughout Ontario, TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services include public education and consumer information, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities. The organization’s vision is to be a valued advocate and recognized authority in public safety.

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For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Campbell
Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Telephone:416-734-6227
email:media@tssa.org

For more information on the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, please visit www.tssa.org.