Our Essential Programs
Pipeline Safety & Awareness for Kids!
Introducing young children to the underground pipeline system is an intentional investment in creating a culture of pipeline safety.
At elementary age, children are more impressionable and rule-embracing compared to older kids. Similar to various prevention initiatives, educating young children about pipeline safety offers a chance to shape their attitudes and behaviors while they are still being formed.
This one-of-a-kind program is turn-key for educators, requiring no background knowledge and very little preparation. Message integrity, reach results, and learning measurement is built into the interactive technology of the brief multimedia lesson. Structured to require very little classroom time, educators can choose to tie the program into core curriculum standards such as personal health and safety, language arts and reading, social studies, and science, just to name a few.
Pipeline Safety and Awareness for Kids! is an outstanding example of an innovative pipeline safety program for children, delivering a safety message that can last a lifetime. The teacher-facilitated lesson with take home materials not only teaches the students but organically extends message reach to the educator and parents. As an added benefit, the program message is naturally reinforced every time students see pipeline markers, paint and flags in their community!
“…if you start teaching them when they are children, they’re going to grow up and teach their children.”
– Danny Smalley, Smalley Foundation Founder
INSPIRING
“The kids loved the overlays and video. The students were very engaged and interested. With the new homes coming into our community, the kids were able to make a connection as they have seen the guys out spraying and labeling where the pipes are. We enjoyed the program.
“Thanks so much!”
Midland Fire Department (TX)
“I just want to pass along some feedback that I received at the Webb County Safety Fair on September 25 in Laredo. I had multiple people pick up an 811 sticker from my exhibit, look at it and say ‘I know about 811. My daughter came home from school the other day telling me that I needed to call 811 before digging!’ It really stuck with them.
“Take pride in the fact that funding was put to good use … and made a difference in the lives of those who work and live in Webb County. Good job!”
Doug Meeks
Damage Prevention Manager, Texas811