It was a day full of smiles, sunshine, and good old stars & stripes.
The shooting at Highland park, Illinois was still a thought for Enfield residents, even though they celebrated the delayed July 4th parade.
Alaric Fox, Police Chief, states that security measures were increased to ensure everyone’s safety.
“There are spotters. There are scouts. There are folks that are in aerial positions that are keeping an eye. The drone is up overhead,”Fox stated.
Additional officers were also sent.
Inside Edition security consultant Steve Kardian advises that you have a plan in place for when you arrive at events.
“You want to plan where you’re going to set up. Better on their outskirts than in the middle of the pack — that’s where bad things are going to happen,”Kardian spoke.
Becky Fontaine and Chris Fontaine were there with their son Colton.
“For the baby, you want to get a bracelet with your name and your cell numbers on it in the event that you get separated,”Kardian spoke.
Another idea for parents is to take a business card with your contact info and put it in your child’s pocket or write the information on their arm.
Kardian advises that you flee if the worst happens, such as what happened in Chicago. If you are unable to flee, you should look for shelter or a structure.