Safe Kids Randolph County

Safe Kids Randolph County Safe Kids Randolph County serves to protect children from unintentional, preventable childhood injuries and resulting deaths.

08/25/2026

School has officially started! Here's a great review of when to stop for school buses.

08/13/2026

So far this year, 18 children have died in hot cars. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly. Summer ending and kids heading back-to-school can bring changes to family routines, which can increase the risk. If someone else is doing drop-off or your schedule shifts, it's important to have reminders in place. Make a plan with your daycare so they’ll call you if your child hasn’t arrived within a few minutes. That simple step could save a life.

08/12/2026

Here are a few quick reminders to share with kids as they head back to school and spend more time walking around the community:

1. Use crosswalks and sidewalks!

2. Look right, left, and right again before crossing the street.

3. Make eye contact with any drivers at the crosswalk before crossing the street.

4. If listening to music, remove headphones or lower the volume before crossing the street.

5. Use a cellphone only in a safe area, away from traffic.

08/12/2026

Did you know that 58% of caregivers say their child rides with another driver at least once a week? But 30% of carpool drivers admit they don’t always follow safety rules, like using seat belts or the appropriate car seat or booster. And 80% of caregivers have noticed others doing the same. No matter who's driving, no matter how short the car ride is, make sure every ride is a safe one. Everyone in your car should be buckled up, using the right car seat, booster seat, or seat belt for their age and size.

08/10/2026

With the school year beginning, it’s a great time to reinforce safe walking habits.

🚸 Teach children to look left, right, and left again and to keep watching as they cross.

📵 Encourage “heads up, phones down” to avoid distractions.

🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Always use sidewalks and crosswalks, and make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street.

🚗 Remind kids to stay alert for turning or backing vehicles and to never run into the road or cross between parked cars.

👧 Children under 10 should always cross with an adult.

🔦 When it’s dark, help them stay visible with bright or reflective clothing.

Let’s all stay alert, model safe habits, and work together to keep every child safe on their walk to and from school. Did you know? Males account for more than 6 in 10 fatal pedestrian injuries among children.

Check out our Fast Facts on Pedestrian Safety:https://www.safekids.org/sites/default/files/documents/fast_facts_-_2025-_pedestrian_injuries_updated.pdf

08/10/2026

Open water can be unpredictable, especially for teens. 7 in 10 teens ages 13–19 who fatally drowned in 2024 drowned in open water such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean, where hazards like strong currents, changing depths, and peer pressure can increase the risk.

Before your teen heads to the water, talk through these potentially lifesaving tips:

💧 Never swim alone - always swim with a buddy, even when swimming with a large group.

💧 Swim in areas that are marked safe for swimming. Locations with a lifeguard are best.

💧 Enter the water feet first the first time. This helps you avoid hidden rocks or shallow water that can cause serious injuries.

💧 Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when riding on a boat, jet ski, or paddle board.

💧 Stay alcohol- and drug-free when swimming or boating. These substances can affect your judgment and put you at increased risk of drowning.

08/06/2026

Yawns are a little one's cutest cue that it's time place them in a safe place to sleep.⁠ ⁠ No matter where you are, place babies on their backs, alone on a firm flat surface until they are 1 year old.

To learn more about keeping your baby safe while they are sleeping, check out our Safe Infant Sleep Checklist: https://www.safekids.org/checklist/safe-infant-sleep-checklist

08/04/2026

When riding at dusk, dawn or in the evening, be bright and use lights – and make sure your bike has reflectors as well. It's also smart to wear clothes and accessories that have retro-reflective materials to improve biker visibility to motorists.

For more bike safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/tip/bike-safety-tips

08/03/2026

As a new school year approaches, it’s important for families to get back into routines, including how students travel to and from school safely. After months away, everyone can benefit from a quick safety refresher.

Annually, there are on average, 815 student deaths and 152,250 injuries related to school travel during normal school travel hours. This back-to-school season, we’ll be focusing on safety tips for all modes of transportation whether your child walks, bikes, rides the bus, or travels by car. Let’s make this a safe and successful school year together!

Check out our back-to-school interactive Thinglink tool: https://www.safekids.org/interactive/getting-school-safely

07/28/2026

Excited for more fun days in the sun? Remember to make sure kids get enough water and wear sunscreen when playing outside, even on cloudy days.

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