(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

“We weren’t able to get into schools and interact with communities the same way we had been doing for many years…and at a time where social media is just utilized more than ever, it really seemed like a fitting way to interact with a large variety of people.”

Those are the words of Yasmeen Manyisha, the Safety Press Officer for PennDOT District 11, who spoke with Matt Drzik on the February 11 edition of A.M. Beaver County about PennDOT’s “Safety Citizens” program, which allows members of the Commonwealth to submit images, messages or videos regarding a certain safety topic; selected choices will be displayed on PennDOT’s social media platforms.

Manyisha talked about the necessity for “Safety Citizens” being borne from the aftermath of the 2020 pandemic, and how virtual connection has created a new avenue for residents statewide to keep up with safety information. “That’s the great thing about this platform,” she stated. “You’re not keeping that information to yourself…you’re sharing it with everyone else.”

More details about the “Safety Citizens” program can be found by clicking here.

To hear the full interview with Matt and Yasmeen, click on the player below.