Halloween event offers free treats at public health training exercise
The Kane County Health Department will be handing out goodies and other treats during a free Halloween event that will double as a training exercise for public health, first responders.
Stop by "Operation Trick-or-Treat" between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Elgin Community College gymnasium, Building J, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin,
In addition to being a fun and safe way for families to celebrate Halloween, the event will serve as a valuable activity for public health officials who will be practicing mass distribution procedures using free treats for all attendees.
"Our mission at KCHD is to promote, protect and advocate for health and wellness in Kane County, and key to those goals is being prepared to respond to health-related emergencies," said Michael Isaacson, executive director. "Part of that preparation is finding opportunities to practice how we would respond should a county-wide emergency arise."
Families are encouraged to come in costume and take pictures at a Halloween-themed photo station after collecting a variety of goodies.
"This event is a unique chance for the community to come together and have some fun while also preparing for a health-related emergency," said Cadence Griffiths, Public Health Emergency Response supervisor.
The Kane County Health Department encourages everyone to come out for an enjoyable and educational evening.
Registration is preferred, but all are welcome to attend. Register at kanehealth.com/Pages/Operation-Trick-or-Treat.aspx.