WHAT:         Santa Fe High School students will experience a powerful reminder of the real-life consequences of impaired driving through the “Every 15 Minutes” program, a two-day event featuring a simulated crash, coordinated emergency response and student-led dramatizations. The program will culminate in a mock funeral, underscoring the lasting impact of driving under the influence.

WHEN:         Day 1: 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 1| Day 2: 11 a.m., Thursday, April 2

WHERE:       Santa Fe High School

10400 Orr and Day Road, Santa Fe Springs

DETAILS:    The “Every 15 Minutes” program is presented in collaboration with the City of Santa Fe Springs Department of Police Services, Whittier Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Santa Fe Springs Department of Fire-Rescue and Mercy Air. On the first day, students will observe a realistic crash reenactment featuring emergency response efforts and classmates portraying victims with varying levels of injury, including a student taken into custody for driving under the influence.

 

As the day unfolds, select students will be removed from class to symbolize the frequency of alcohol-related traffic fatalities nationwide. The program will conclude with a mock funeral and schoolwide assembly in the gym, including a recap video of the simulation and reflections from participating students. “Every 15 Minutes” is a nationwide initiative designed to challenge high school juniors and seniors to consider the serious and lasting consequences of impaired driving.  

MEDIA

CONTACT:   Andrea Garcia, (909) 447-2403