For the last 6 months I've been working as the Safety Press Officer for the Department of Transportation. I work to promote highway safety. We work with statewide and national campaigns to remind people of basic safety rules.
Our current campaign is "Operation Safe Holiday". Teaming up with state and local police the campaign is a statewide public relations and enforcement effort. Running from Thanksgiving through New Year's we are spending time reminding everyone about aggressive driving, seat belts and driving under the influence.
For the last month I've done a $0.00 PR stunts like seat belt checks at high schools, pitched stories to newspapers and recorded Public Service Announcements. I've even recorded 2 radio talk shows that will air on 8 different stations in the six counties I am responsible for. Reminding people of the dangers on the road and educating them to protect themselves is really important....and I'm not just saying that because it's my job!
But let's be honest; I'm not normally the kind of person who "takes my work home". I try to leave the baggage on my desk. I'm young and I like to go out with my friends. Sure, I like to drink. But never have I ever gotten behind the wheel drunk!
Last week this video was sent to me by a colleague. The 5 minute video comes from Austraila and is so powerful. You should be warned; at times it's very difficult to watch. It's graphic, raw, heart wrenching and extremely honest. You need a strong stomach to watch it. But I hope everyone takes the time to watch it and more importantly I hope the graphic, raw, heart wrenching images stay with you this holiday season and always.
Safe travels this holiday season & always
xoxo
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