Wally Wise Guy Program

Industry associations, other LEPC's and emergency management organizations can join the Wally program and be licensed to use Wally's name, reproduce authorized Wally artwork on products and community outreach materials.

The Wally Wise Guy program is coordinated by the Deer Park, Texas, LEPC and available to your organization for a one-time license fee of $295. The cost of Wally merchandise and the optional Wally character costume is in addition to the membership fee. Contact us for more information. We have selected a new vendor to create our Wally costume. Please reach out to us if you need a new mascot costume and you have paid the franchise fee.

For information about joining the Wally Wise Guy program, contact Angela Smith, Deer Park LEPC Secretary/Treasurer, at 281-478-7247 or amsmith@deerparktx.org.

Background Information on Wally Wise Guy

The Wally Wise Guy safety awareness campaign was launched in the Texas Ship Channel area to convey the most effective means of protection in the event of a chemical release. Wally Wise Guy, a costumed character in the great parade tradition, who serves as the backbone or “shell” of the campaign, conveys simple safety measures to be enacted in the nearest home or building known as Shelter in Place.

Spearheaded by the Deer Park Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) from a concept originated by the Pasadena LEPC, Wally Wise Guy, a turtle, was selected to convey this safety awareness message because a turtle retreats within his shell when faced with danger – the heart of the Shelter in Place message.

The focus of the campaign is to reach school age children who will in turn bring the message home to their parents. Wally Wise Guy and accompanying safety literature will appear in schools and at community events and festivals.