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MESSAGE RELAYED ON BEHALF OF TETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

• SLAM Event today at 2:30pm at Jackson Hole High School, public is invited, details below.
• Public is encouraged to get there early, or take alternate transportation
• Public should expect traffic delays in areas of HS during this time
• Public can expect to see emergency vehicles and aircraft at the HS as part of this exercise.

Spring is an exciting time in Jackson. It signals the end of severe cold weather, the disappearance of snow and the eventual explosion of life anew.

It also signals some very exciting times for our Jackson teenagers. Some are graduating, some are going to prom night and some are just excited to enjoy getting outdoors. Unfortunately, some teenagers view these events as a time to consume alcoholic beverages and drive. That is why our emergency response community and Jackson Hole High School are sponsoring the “S.L.A.M. (Simulated Live Action Melodrama), “Every Fifteen Minutes” program.

S.L.A.M. is a two-day event that focuses on the perils of teenage alcohol related deaths. It is an emotionally charged program that has the goal of creating lasting impacts upon teenagers who are making life choices regarding not only their safety, but also the safety of others. The “Every Fifteen Minutes” part of the program highlights the statistic that in the United States one person dies every fifteen minutes due to an alcohol related collision.

The public is invited and urged to attend this program, but be prepared as this program is graphic, fast paced and to the point. Some of the program may be shocking as it is a simulation of what our first responders see, hear and do on real collision scenes. It engages parents and their kids on levels that can evoke extreme emotion for all in attendance. The first day of the program, which will be at the Jackson Hole High School is Wednesday, April 27th 2016 from 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM. There will be a large gathering of emergency response vehicles in front of the High School with a lot of lights and sirens and plenty of action. The following day’s activities will be held in the gym from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM (THIS DAY YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS) Students from Jackson Hole High School; Jackson Hole Community School and Journeys School will be in attendance in assembly fashion.