GALLERY: Third Annual Katy Safety Fest hits 5K attendees, despite poor weather | Community Impact

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GALLERY: Third Annual Katy Safety Fest hits 5K attendees, despite poor weather

By R. Hans Miller | 9:25 PM Apr 16, 2018 CDT

First responders from throughout the Katy area attended the event to mingle with the public and answer questions related to safety.

First responders from throughout the Katy area attended the event to mingle with the public and answer questions related to safety.

Image description — 1a Weather Flag

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Image description — 3a Sparky Fire Dog

Image description — 3b Fire Hydrant

Image description — 3c Safety Heroes

Image description — 4a Coast Guard

Image description — 5a Body Armor

Image description — 6a ER Katy

Image description — 7a Games State Farm

Image description — 7c Games Junior Firefighter

Image description — 8a Fire Equipment

Image description — 8b SWAT van

Image description — 9a Kids and First Responders

Image description — 9b Kids ride carts

Image description — 10b Clown Dancing

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Image description — 11a DJ

Image description — 12b Raffle Winner

Image description — 2a Harris Co Constable

Image description — 5b Wreck Display

Image description — 7b Games Phillips 66 Dial 811

Image description — 8c First Responders

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Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 and several other safety organizations serving the Katy area held the Third Annual Katy Safety Fest on Saturday, April 14. Simon VanDyk, public information officer for ESD No. 48 said that, despite inclement weather that day, more than 5,000 people attended the event, including local families, volunteers, first responders and participants in the National Stroke Association Fun Run.

By R. Hans Miller