TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Parents and community leaders are helping girls learn life skills and make friends.

The Lee County Girl Scouts presented its inaugural Girl Scout Safety Award and Community Fair for troops.

The Girl Scouts allows troops to have free, educational, and interactive activities at the Regional Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo.

Young girls were also able to learn about fire and smoke safety, choking response, and what to do in case of an emergency.

“It makes me proud and thankful for programs like the Girl Scouts,” Helen Mackey said. “Because some of them may not learn it at home, and some of them may not learn it in school.”

Cadettes said they were able to learn more about what it takes to be a first responder.

“It helps me a lot, and I can help other people if they

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