Safe Kids Cape Fear, led by New Hanover County Public Health, is dedicated solely to preventing unintentional childhood injury for Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover County, NC.
www.safekids.org Safe Kids coalitions are affiliated with Safe Kids Worldwide to combat the causes of deaths among children caused by unintentional injuries. Local Safe Kids coalitions conduct a number of child passenger safety clinics and other injury prevention educational events throughout the year. The Buckle Up Program offers permanent checking stations (PCS). These are locations where parent
www.safekids.org Safe Kids coalitions are affiliated with Safe Kids Worldwide to combat the causes of deaths among children caused by unintentional injuries. Local Safe Kids coalitions conduct a number of child passenger safety clinics and other injury prevention educational events throughout the year. The Buckle Up Program offers permanent checking stations (PCS). These are locations where parent
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We know getting infants to sleep—and stay asleep—is a perennial challenge for parents, and that sleep needs to happen in a safe environment. This webinar on Nov. 16 provides a great opportunity to learn the latest about safe sleep, including how this issue coexists with child passenger safety. Register now: cpsboard.org/webinars
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Causey: Change clocks, change batteries
The state insurance commissioner on Thursday issued a reminder to residents to change the batteries to their smoke detectors this weekend when they set their clocks back to standard time.
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DON'T FORGET THIS WEEKEND!!!
Before bed tonight, when you turn your clocks back one hour, take an extra few minutes and check your smoke alarms and change the batteries! This simple task could save your life! #DaylightSavingTime #fallback
MORE: https://www.ncosfm.gov/news/press-releases/2021/11/04/daylight-saving-time-reminder-change-your-clocks-change-your-batteries?fbclid=IwAR1972Km8sX-elALrKep3pvz2kgsJVKYbBf2JE0uFQ1XgjoYrlJcqWK8WvA
If your child is ready to use a seat belt, ensure the seat belt fits correctly: The seat belt should lie across the upper thighs and be snug across the shoulder and chest. Remember that seat belts should never rest on the stomach area or across the face.
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#SmartStartNHC is hiring! Now is your chance to work with a #nonprofit that is strengthening our #community!
Open positions include Finance Director, Program Director, & Circle of Parents Child Care.
For job & application details, visit www.newhanoverkids.org/join-us/employment
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Please support our Christmas Bike drive by dropping used kid's bikes off at the shop at 20 N. 4th Street (Harrelson Center basement level).
ALERT: We are being invaded!! Be on the lookout for this very scary FAKE car seat that’s all over the internet. When you see a fake, file a car seat complaint at www.nhtsa.gov (use brand unknown).
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ALERT: We are being invaded!! Be on the lookout for this very scary FAKE car seat that’s all over the internet. When you see a fake, file a car seat complaint at www.nhtsa.gov (use brand unknown).
#KeepEachOtherSafe #TechsRule National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide
Fire Safety Focus:
Halloween safety
Pumpkins on the porch
Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids and adults alike.
Unfortunately, these Halloween symbols and activities can also present lurking fire risks that have the potential to become truly scary. But by planning ahead, you can help make this Halloween a fire-safe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions like keeping decorations far away from open flames and using battery-operated candles or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns can help ensure your holiday remains festive and fun!
The men and women of Leland Fire/Rescue are committed to your safety and well-being. If you have any questions or concerns that we may assist you with to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones please do not hesitate to call us at (910)371-2727.
Please help us increase fire safety awareness and spread the word, please share this and other Leland Fire/ Rescue Fire Safety Focus posts with your friends and family because...
Fire Is Everyone’s Fight™
Halloween fire safety tips! 🎃 👻 🔥
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Join New Hanover County Fire Rescue at select stations for trick or treating this Halloween!
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Please support our Christmas Bike drive by dropping used kid's bikes off at the shop at 20 N. 4th Street (Harrelson Center basement level).
Please support our Christmas Bike drive by dropping used kid's bikes off at the shop at 20 N. 4th Street (Harrelson Center basement level).
For their safety, kids 8 to 12 years old should ride in a booster seat until they outgrow the size limits of their booster, or until they are big enough for the seat belt to fit them properly. A properly fitting seat belt means:
-- The shoulder belt lies snugly across the shoulder and chest, not crossing the neck or face.
-- The lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach.
Make sure your child is buckled up properly on every trip and remember to keep them in the back seat at least through age 12. Learn more: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts#the-issue-tweens
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Let’s face it—wouldn’t we all like to lay back and relax rear-facing for the ride? It’s the safest way to go! Learn more about how to make sure kids ride safely at www.cpsboard.org/car-seat-safety
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"The proposed law would force the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to create mandatory tests for booster seats that mimic the forces of side-impact crashes. Currently, boosters only have to undergo crash tests that simulate a head-on collision.
For the first time, boosters would have to carry a prominent label warning that they should not be used for children who weigh less than 40 pounds or who are less than 4 years old. The law also would require labels on traditional car seats with built-in harnesses, warning parents not to transition their kids to boosters until they outgrow the harnessed seats. Boosters save lives by lifting children up so that adult seat belts fit properly. The built-in harnesses on traditional car seats are better at protecting a child’s body in a crash.
The new bill has the support of the American Academy of Pediatrics, prominent auto insurers, insurance industry groups and more than 10 consumer safety organizations." Read more -->>
https://www.propublica.org/article/house-introduces-a-sweeping-booster-seat-safety-law-to-protect-children-in-car-crashes?fbclid=IwAR1rfxhTYBSsSN5xBFiivOjmBB8KI1SgOVBYew0gH1Earv3QkvBWrMy6dEI
The Booster Seat Safety Act was prompted by a ProPublica investigation and a subsequent congressional probe that found manufacturers had misled parents about the safety of booster seats and endangered children’s lives.
Chill? Or Chilling? Sure, he might look cozy, but truth is this kiddo will probably be TOO warm wearing his coat in a car seat. Bulky coats may leave the harness too loose. Why take the risk? Use that bulky coat as a blanket instead.
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Today is National Drug #TakeBackDay!
Bring your unused or expired prescription medication pills and dispose of them safely.
#OperationMedicineDrop FIND A DROP BOX NEAR YOU: https://www.ncosfm.gov/injury.../operation-medicine-drop
It's National Drug Take Back Day! Find a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused prescription drugs here: https://www.fda.gov/.../disposal-unused-medicines-what...
It's National Drug Take Back Day! Find a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused prescription drugs here: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/safe-disposal-medicines/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know
Want to learn more about best practices for safe sleep and review myths and challenges posed by sleep-related products that do not conform to guidelines? Join Dr. Ben Hoffman for a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Register now: https://bit.ly/3atFr9W
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Want to learn more about best practices for safe sleep and review myths and challenges posed by sleep-related products that do not conform to guidelines? Join Dr. Ben Hoffman for a webinar at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Register now: https://bit.ly/3atFr9W
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This is a great example of why you should NEVER leave your child in a hot car. Even when the temperatures outside are cooler, the temperatures inside the car can still reach dangerously high levels! Come see our #HotCars display inside the #SafetyCity tent at the #NCStateFair.
This is a great example of why you should NEVER leave your child in a hot car. Even when the temperatures outside are cooler, the temperatures inside the car can still reach dangerously high levels! Come see our #HotCars display inside the #SafetyCity tent at the #NCStateFair.
Trick or treat! The countdown to Halloween is on. As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, consider these tips to help your kids have a safe and fun Halloween celebration: https://www.safekids.org/blog/make-halloween-fun-and-safe-these-tips-celebrating-during-covid-19
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Finally getting behind the wheel as a new driver is exciting! Talk to them about being careful, alert, and focused while driving. Check out SafeKids.org resources on how to talk to your teens. https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/teens-15%E2%80%9319-years/field_risks/getting-ready-drive
New research by Everytown for Gun Safety estimated that 5.4M children live in a home with at least one gun that is not securely stored. With regularity, children find these guns and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else.
Shootings by children can be prevented with secure gun storage. #BeSMART for Kids: Store guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition.
Read more from Everytown for Gun Safety Preventable Tragedies report: https://everytownresearch.org/report/notanaccident/
It’s National School Bus Safety Week — a great opportunity to talk to your kids about how to stay safe on and near the bus. Find tips for riding the bus at SafeKids.org. https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/school-bus-safety?fbclid=IwAR2IM_Qj8P8sdcWDB-gItgcIsQILB7AyeUTknvqoSVIjDB5wUIVoPsnPvM8
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What’s the rush? If a booster seat is still appropriate for their age and size, then that is the safest place for your child to be. Learn more: https://www.cpsboard.org/car-seat-safety/
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FF Seats: Car seat misuse is far too common. Double-check these points to make sure your forward-facing child is riding safely. Want to learn more? Take the free Car Seat Basics course online: https://bit.ly/3sbC5QL
FF Seats: Car seat misuse is far too common. Double-check these points to make sure your forward-facing child is riding safely. Want to learn more? Take the free Car Seat Basics course online: https://bit.ly/3sbC5QL
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Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021!! Join us this week as we learn "The Sounds of Fire Safety", because it could save a life. Learn more at fpw.org or send us a message with your burning questions.
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On average, about 160 pedestrians and 20 bicyclists are killed each year in the State, representing about 15% of all traffic fatalities that occur on North Carolina roads. In collisions with cars, pedestrians in particular have a lot to lose. Those hit at 40 mph have an 85 percent chance of dying. #ShareTheRoad #WatchForMeNC
Each year more than 3,000 pedestrians and 850 bicyclists are hit by vehicles in North Carolina, making North Carolina one of the least safe states in the US for walking and bicycling. We are all responsible for making sure our roads are safe for everyone, including pedestrians and bicyclists. #ShareTheRoad #WatchForMeNC
Cyclists are your Neighbors. #ShareTheRoad #WatchForMeNC
Be visable and predictable when on the road. #WatchForMeNC
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On average, about 160 pedestrians are killed each year in North Carolina. Be aware, watch and listen. #ShareTheRoad #WatchForMeNC
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Because All We Have Is Each Other: The State Of Kids in 2017 Speaker: Dr. Ben Hoffman, OHSU Doernbecher Tom Sargent Safety Center
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