Peoria –Peoria County’s Ninth Annual Emergency Expo will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rain date is June 19, same time and location. Numerous local emergency response agencies will display their emergency equipment in the parking lot along War Memorial Drive for the public to explore & experience, free of charge. Emergency equipment featured at the Expo includes fire apparatuses, a fire safety house, mobile command units, armored vehicles, police squads and motorcycles, K-9 units, ambulance, and much more.

First responders from participating agencies will be on hand to answer questions and offer equipment demonstrations. Those attending the expo will also have an opportunity to register their cell phone numbers for the County and City of Peoria’s CodeRed Emergency Notification System.

The following response agencies are currently participating in this free public event: Advanced Medical Transport, American Red Cross, Bartonville Police Department, Dunlap Fire Department, Elmwood Fire Department, Illinois Air National Guard, Illinois State Police, Logan-Trivoli Fire Department, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria City/County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps, Peoria County Animal Protection Services, Peoria County Emergency Management Agency, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, Peoria Heights Police Department, Peoria Office of Emergency Management, Peoria Fire Department, Peoria Police Department, Princeville Fire Department, The Salvation Army, Tazewell County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency, Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, and UnityPoint Health Methodist/Proctor.

Individuals and families alike are encouraged to partake of this unique opportunity to explore emergency equipment and meet first responders. For more information on the Emergency Expo call Jenny Fulton, Director of Strategic Communications for Peoria County, (309) 672-6918.