2006 Education and Outreach Events

The City of Mesa's Gas Division has trained professionals that are available to give presentations to schools, organizations and the general public. We are also available to attend local community outreach events. For more information on natural gas safety, Community Outreach Programs, Elementary School Programs, and special events and fairs, please contact Jennifer Codd at (480) 644-4795, or by email.

Queen Creek's Annual Winterfest - San Tan Area Holiday Festival

A large crowd gathered for a great time at this year's Winterfest - San Tan Area Holiday Festival on December 2nd in Johnson Ranch.  This year's event brought out more than 4300 people.  This family event included a visit with Santa, games and entertainment as well as Arts/Crafts, food, and local vendors. The City of Mesa Gas Division was also on hand giving out natural gas safety information.

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Lincoln Elementary School Health and Safety Fair

The Gas Division participated in Lincoln Elementary's Health and Safety Fair on Friday, September 29th. The event was a night of learning, sharing and fun for all.

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National Preparedness Day

On Saturday, September 9, approximately 300 people attended the National Preparedness Day event in East Mesa.  Mesa's Police Department hosted the event that featured numerous static displays, emergency response vehicles, homeland security and many other organizations that are involved with emergency preparedness and response.  Participants learned how to prepare a 72-hour kit, where to go in the event of an evacuation, how to tend to pets during a disaster, volunteer opportunities to help during a disaster, and what local agencies are doing to prepare for a large scale emergency.  There were demonstrators on how to fill sandbags and how to use a fire extinguisher. 

Utilities staff takes gas safety message on the road to local schools and senior centers

During April and May, Jennifer Codd of the Gas Division and Matt Boyer of Utility Services visited the East and West Mesa Senior Centers, and nearly 750 fifth-grade students at various schools within the City of Mesa's natural gas service territory to promote natural gas safety. Staff covered where gas comes from, its properties and characteristics, who to contact in an emergency, and what to do if you smell gas. Presentations received high marks from students and teachers.

Mesa's fifth Neighborhood Conference

Mesa's fifth Neighborhood Conference was held on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Mesa Arts Center.  The Gas Division was on hand to answer questions and hand out natural gas safety information. 

Skyline Ranch School Spring Festival

The City of Mesa's Gas Division participated in this year's Skyline Ranch School Spring Festival in Queen Creek on Saturday, April 8th from 10 am to 2 pm.  The event drew in about 350 participants.  The school is located within the City of Mesa's natural gas service territory at 1084 W. San Tan Hills. 

Royal Palms Neighborhood Event

One of Mesa's registered communities, Royal Palms, held a Neighborhood event for its residents on Saturday, March 25 from 10 am to noon.  Several City of Mesa Departments were on hand to give out information on City Services to about 75 residents.  Event Pictures