Blogs

We have been counting down to a special event – and we hope you are too! We are less than one month away from Child Passenger Safety Week which takes place from September 18 – 24 this year! read more

Here’s an alarming statistic regarding home safety… 40 years ago, you had an average of 15-17 minutes to escape a house fire. Now, you have an average of 2-3 minutes before the house is engulfed. While danger seems to be rising all around us, we can work together to focus on being more prepared. read more

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We recognize that World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on the 25th of July. This event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities – while also offering life-saving solutions to prevent it. How can we support your efforts this summer? read more

The 13th annual World Listening Day will be celebrated on July 18th, 2022. It was created to celebrate the practice of listening as it relates to the world around us, including environmental awareness, acoustic ecology, and opportunities to design and implement educational initiatives to stay safe and aware. read more

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Teen driver safety is a topic that affects all drivers on the road. Recent studies show that motor vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of death for ages 15 to 20. The highest risks are ages 16 and 17 – nearly three times the fatal crash rate when compared to drivers over 20. read more

Injuries are a large threat to our communities, a threat for which we have an array of effective prevention strategies. We applaud the efforts of numerous local, state, and national leaders that are carrying out their work to its fullest potential through a variety of effective strategies.   read more

We like to remind ourselves of how important it is to support parents when it comes to summer safety awareness. Safe Kids Worldwide found that unintentional injuries and deaths to children ages 0 to 14 increase during the summer. These recent statistics shed light on some key topics: read more

As the weather grows nicer, you may notice more activity when you’re driving. Whether its teachers walking their classes to the local library or children walking or riding their bikes home after school, the streets in our communities can be active this time of year! read more