FREE CHILD’S CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS CALENDAR FOR 2016
Who: For any caregiver transporting children in vehicles
What: Children’s Seat Safety Check by Nationally Certified Child Passenger Technician
When: Odd months, first Tuesday, 3-5 pm; 30-45″ per seat/child
Where: Oak Harbor Fire Station at 855 E. Whidbey Avenue, 98277
http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=138
Why: Nationally only 1 in 4 child/seats correctly installed; Accidents are the leading cause of death in ages 1-14; More facts at http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/section_government/departments/police/cps.shtml
Signup: RSVP encouraged to reserve a time slot – Email Carseats@swfe.org (South Whidbey), or CarSeatsNW@gmail.com (Central & North Whidbey), if planning to show up; please include the number and ages of children; Drop-ins welcome
Bring: Owner’s Manual and Car Seat Owner’s Manual
Sponsored by: Safe Kids Northwest Coalition with South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Central Whidbey Fire, Oak Harbor Fire and North Whidbey Fire Depts.
Questions? Email Bill at Carseats@swfe.org (South Whidbey); Email Tina/Ashley at CarseatsNW@gmail.com (Central & North Whidbey)
Alternate Times & Locations for Checks & Classes: https://facebook.com/SafeKidsNorthwest/events,
http://www.kidsincarswa.org,
http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm
Help in Selecting a Car Seat: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/CarSeats/Car-Seat-Safety.htm
Appointments: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bEj0PW1VuHpEXXUPxIIqpGyEFvPyd-eysSa2ikLAik/edit?usp=sharing