Safe Kids - Walton County, GA

04/15/2023

Yesterday was a great day teaching kids about bike safety and the importance of helmets! Thank you Monroe Pilot Club for partnering with Safe Kids to make this possible

12/04/2022

The car seat check that was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the forecast of rain. The car seat check has been rescheduled for December 12th at same time and location. For more information please call Walton County Safe Kids at 770-267-1422

11/28/2022

🚨🚗Car Seat Safety Check - Dec. 5th 2-6pm🚗🚨

Sponsored by Bret Huett-Country Financial Representative and brought to you by Safe Kids - Walton County, GA.

Come by the parking lot of Mal’s Krazy Krab 🦀 at 500 Great Oaks Drive in Monroe on December 5th from 2-6pm to get car seats inspected for safety and proper installation!

💙🖤💙 Catered fresh Shrimp and Fish dinner will be provided for all law enforcement during the time as well until it runs out! Walton County GA Sheriff's Office City of Monroe Police Department Social Circle Police Department Loganville Police Department

10/01/2022

We are at the Home Depot in Monroe for their Safety Day. Come on by and see us. We are here until 12:00 pm checking car seats.

09/23/2022

04/20/2022

PRESS RELEASE
HELMET MATCHING GRANT

The Pilot Club of Monroe Receives a Helmet Matching Grant
from Pilot International

The Pilot Club of Monroe, GA received a Helmet Matching Grant from Pilot International for a project entitled, “Head Start Helmet Heroes.” Through this grant, the Pilot Club of Monroe received 25 high quality helmets to combine with the helmets they purchased.

Approximately 40% of all bicycle-related deaths are due to head injuries; ¾ of all bicycle-related head injuries occur among children ages 14 and under; and many children are simply unable to protect their heads while bike riding because they don’t have access to quality, affordable safety helmets. This international signature project allows Pilots, “The Helmet People,” to place safety helmets on the heads of as many youths as possible.

Because of this grant, members of the Pilot Club of Monroe were able to visit children at the Easter Seals Child Development Center In Walton County. Pilots presented a BrainMindersTM puppet show to teach the children how to protect their brain for life. Following the puppet show, representatives from Safe Kids - Walton County, GA and the Youth Investigation Division (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office) demonstrated bicycle safety. Pilots presented bicycle helmets to each of the 61 children enrolled in the Head Start program and assisted with proper fitting. Children were also given BrainMindersTM coloring books and a “Be a Helmet Hero” activity tri-fold to reinforce good safety habits at school and home.

For more information about the Pilot Club of Monroe, please visit our club’s page at Pilot Club of Monroe, GA; or contact our President, Cindy Palmer, at [email protected] We are currently seeking new members who wish to join a great organization of friendship and service to make an impact not only in their local community, but also in the world. Also, please visit our international website at www.pilotinternational.org.

12/28/2021

IMPORTANT CAR SEAT INFO - DID YOU KNOW?? When you are involved in a crash, you may need to replace your car seats –even if they don’t look damaged or your child wasn’t in them during the crash. Today’s traffic tip Tuesday reminds us to check the guidelines to see if they need to be replaced after an accident.

NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a moderate or severe crash in order to ensure a continued high level of crash protection for child passengers.

Car seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a minor crash.
What defines a minor crash?
A minor crash is one in which ALL of the following apply:
The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.
The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged.
None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any injuries in the crash.
If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy during the crash; and
There is no visible damage to the car seat.

NEVER use a car seat that has been involved in a moderate to severe crash. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.

Reminder: If you are getting rid of a car seat due to an accident, follow the manufacturer’s instructions or recycle the seat if possible. When faced with a situation where there are no recycling options available in your area, it is best to destroy the car seat and take it to the local dump. Remove the cover, cut the harness, and write “expired – do not use” in marker. Bag it up and put it out with your garbage or take it to the dump.

Note: Many times, your insurance carrier will cover the replacement cost of your car seats if involved in a major accident.

11/18/2021

Please everyone get your children properly restrained. If you need your seat checked please contact us. We are here to help.

Update Cpl. Cal Barton, Assistant Commander at Georgia State Patrol Post 46, said that a woman and two juveniles, one and infant and the other a toddler, were involved in the 2-vehicle crash on Thu…