Day cares get GEMA training

GAINESVILLE - Day care providers in Gainesville and Hall County had the chance to receive child safety training Tuesday morning from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. <br> <br> Spokesman Buzz Weiss says it covered a wide range of potential threats.<br> <br> &#34;Whether it&#39;s from severe weather, potential acts of terrorism or domestic incidents that might occur on their property, they were covered,&#34; Weiss said.<br> <br> Each participant received a &#34;Play It Safe&#34; kit containing videos and instructional material for adults and children.<br> <br> The program has helped public schools develop emergency operation plans the past three years. <br> <br> &#34;State law requires that every public school have a plan in place and these (schools) wanted to get trained,&#34; Weiss said.<br> <br> However, unlike the schools, it is not mandatory for day care providers.

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