Lowe’s and Canton-Potsdam Hospital recently hosted 'Be Safe This Winter, St. Lawrence County, an expo providing safety information for the community.

The Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad was on hand to answer questions about outdoor safety in extreme weather.

The Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department provided information on reducing fire risks at home, stressing the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The county sheriff’s department registered over 30 children with Operation Safe Child.

Dietitian Lauren Smith showed how to put together emergency food and supply kits.

From left Jarrett Bond from the Potsdam Rescue Squad, Assistant Chief Danielle Rose from the Potsdam Fire Department, Brent Faber from the rescue squad, St. Lawrence County Deputy Ryan Bogardus and fire department Captain Conor Corbett.