By Katie Wilson
Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT —
Thousands of text messages will be sent from Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington Friday. And they won’t be updates on the game’s score.
Volunteer West Virginia has teamed up with the national Safe America Foundation to promote September as National Preparedness Month.
Since nearly every West Virginian will have his or her eyes on the annual contest between West Virginia University and Marshall University, officials with the volunteer group said it was an excellent opportunity to spread their message to citizens of all ages.
During the game, First Lady Gayle Manchin will speak about the importance of emergency preparedness and how text messaging can help in an emergency. Game fans will be encouraged to text the word “SAFE” to a number that will flash on the scoreboard during the game.
