MEDIA ADVISORY
Media Contact: Kenia Gomez
Phone: (956) 769-1006
Email: [email protected]

City of Pharr to Host S.A.F.E.R. Home Initiative Focused on Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness on Mon., 3/30 @ 10 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026

Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr Fire Department, in collaboration with the Pharr Public Health Department and the Valley Association for Independent Living (VAIL), will host the S.A.F.E.R. Home Initiative on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Memorial Recreational Center, located at 1011 W. Kelly Ave., in Pharr, Texas.

The seminar, titled S.A.F.E.R., is an acronym for Safety Awareness, Fire prevention, and Emergency Readiness. It is designed to equip residents with the knowledge and tools to stay safe and prepared.

This initiative aims to strengthen community preparedness by providing valuable information and resources, with a particular focus on assisting elderly, homebound, and individuals with special needs. Attendees will learn practical steps to reduce fire risks in the home, develop emergency plans, and better understand available support services within the community.

Media representatives will have the opportunity to capture visuals, engage with organizers, and learn more about how this program supports vulnerable populations.

For more information, call the Pharr Public Health Department at (956) 402-4652.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Register here.

DETAILS
WHAT:  S.A.F.E.R. Home Initiative
WHEN: Monday, March 30th, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Jose “Pepe” Salinas Memorial Recreational Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave., Pharr, Texas)