It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach or the pool. Here are wonderful safety tips for 4th of July from the American Red Cross: FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way…
Our Coalition is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 11th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Telford Auditorium – NCH Healthcare System Baker Hospital (318 7th Street), many organizations including Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Collier County Public Schools, Florida Department of…
It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach or the pool. Here are wonderful safety tips for 4th of July from the American Red Cross: FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way…
Our Coalition is committed to keeping you informed about Child-Related Recalls. This helpful information comes from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more information on recalls of children’s oriented products, please click here! Product Safety Recall Info
Heatstroke happens when the body cannot cool itself fast enough and the core temperature rises to dangerous levels. Children’s bodies heat up three to five times faster than an adults. Sadly, more than 550 children have died this way since…
HELP THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROTECT YOU BY USING SMART 911 Create your safety profile for your household that includes the vital personal and medical information you would want emergency responders to know in the event of an emergency.…
An estimated 71,000 children (18 years old or younger) are seen in emergency departments each year because of unintentional medication poisonings (excluding recreational drug use). Most of these visits (over 80%) were because an unsupervised child found and consumed…
Buckling up the right way on every ride is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. But finding the safest way for each member of the family to ride can be confusing…
