Join Local First Responders At East Wenatchee's Night Out

The East Wenatchee Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Friday, August 1st, and nearly every local first responder agency in the area is participating.

National Night Out is a free, community gathering organized for families to meet local officers and first responders in a fun setting. There will be lot's of equipment and emergency apparatus from different agencies on display so kids can get an up-close look and ask questions about what they are seeing.

Attendees will be treated to free food, fun activities, and giveaways for all ages. New this year, a Detective Dunk Tank and try out a simulator that officers use for training.

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East Wenatchee Police Chief Rick Johnson says it's the 5th consecutive year the National Night Out will be held at Eastmont Community Park. The event is on a Friday night this year and an extra hour has been added to the event from 6pm to 9pm. The park is located at 980 3rd St. NE in East Wenatchee. All of the fun will be staged near the Eastmont Aquatic Center and across the street from Eastmont High School. 3rd Street will be closed to traffic during the activities

Joining the host East Wenatchee Police Department will

Douglas and Chelan County Sheriff Offices
Washington State Patrol
Wenatchee Valley Fire Department
Chelan County Jail Corrections
RiverCom 911
Ballard Ambulance
Lifeline Ambulance
Airlift Northwest
Chelan-Douglas Health District
the U.S. Military

Douglas County Undersheriff Tyler Caille says the entire 1st responder community looks forward to National Night Out each summer.

"The public doesn't know us if we walk by them on the street, so this is a chance for them to come out, shake hands, get free food, see the trucks and equipment we use everyday and establish a connection with first responders."

42nd Observance of National Night Out

Across the nation, neighbors are asked to observe National Night Out by locking their doors, turning on their front porch lights, and spending the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement.

Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, many communities celebrate National Night Out by hosting block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits, and more.

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