Safe Kids Houston County

🚗✨ Car Seat Safety Event – This Friday! ✨🚗

Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? If you’re not 100% sure — that’s okay. We’re here to help!

Join Safe Kids Houston County this Friday and have your child’s car seat checked and properly installed by our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

Our newest technicians have spent the entire week in intensive training, learning the latest safety standards, hands-on installation techniques, and best practices to ensure your child is as safe as possible every time you hit the road.

Did you know the majority of car seats are installed incorrectly? A quick check can make a big difference.

✔️ Free car seat inspections
✔️ Proper installation assistance
✔️ One-on-one education
✔️ Peace of mind

📍 Location: Centerville Fire Department, 500 Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville, GA
🗓 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 10 am - 12 pm

Protect what matters most. We look forward to serving you and your family!

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🚶‍♂️ Walking to School Safety Tips 🚶‍♀️
1. Use Sidewalks and Crosswalks
Always walk on the sidewalk. If there isn’t one, walk facing traffic and as far off the road as possible. Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections.

2. Obey Traffic Signals
Only cross when the pedestrian signal says it’s safe. Don’t assume a driver sees you—make eye contact before stepping into the street.

3. Look Left, Right, Left Again
Before crossing any street, stop and look left, then right, then left again. Keep looking while you cross.

4. Stay Alert—No Phones or Earbuds
Avoid distractions. Keep your head up, eyes open, and ears free so you can hear approaching cars or emergency vehicles.

5. Walk in Groups When Possible
There’s safety in numbers. Walking with friends or siblings is safer and more fun.

6. Be Visible
Wear bright clothing and reflective gear, especially on cloudy mornings or during early/late hours.

7. Never Dart Out Between Parked Cars
Always walk to a crosswalk or corner before crossing. Drivers can’t see you if you’re between vehicles.

8. Know Your Route
Practice the route with your child until they’re confident and know what to do if something unexpected happens.

9. Teach Stranger Safety
Remind kids to never go anywhere with a stranger or talk to someone they don’t know, even if that person offers a ride or says there’s an emergency.

10. Report Unsafe Situations
Encourage kids to tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe, see suspicious behavior, or encounter hazards on their route.

🚴‍♂️ As kids head back to school, make sure they stay safe on two wheels. Always wear a properly fitted helmet—it’s the simplest way to prevent serious head injuries. Dress in bright, snug-fitting clothes to stay visible and avoid anything that could get caught in the bike. Before every ride, check that the brakes work, the tires are full, and reflectors are clean. Kids should ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and use proper hand signals when turning or stopping. Make sure their bike has lights or reflectors, especially during early morning or late afternoon rides. No phones, no headphones—distractions can be deadly. Teach them to ride at least three feet from parked cars to avoid doors opening suddenly. When crossing busy streets, it’s safest to get off the bike and walk it across. And before school starts, take a few practice rides together to reinforce good habits. Safety doesn’t just happen—it’s taught, practiced, and expected. Let’s keep our kids riding smart and getting to school safely.


🚴‍♂️ Back-to-School Bicycle Safety Tips 🚴‍♀️
Make Sure Your Kids Ride Smart and Stay Safe

Helmet On, Always.
No exceptions. A properly fitted helmet cuts the risk of head injury by over 80%.

Bright & Tight.
Wear bright colors and snug clothes—no loose straps or shoelaces that could catch.

Check the Bike.
Brakes work? Tires full? Reflectors clean? Give the bike a once-over before every ride.

Ride on the Right.
Ride with traffic, not against it. Use hand signals to turn or stop.

Be Seen. Be Heard.
Use lights and reflectors, especially early morning or late afternoon. A bell or horn is a plus.

No Phones or Headphones.
Distractions get kids hurt. Eyes up, ears open, hands on the handlebars.

Watch for Doors.
Teach kids to ride at least 3 feet from parked cars to avoid getting “doored.”

Cross Safely.
Get off the bike and walk it across busy streets or crosswalks.

Know the Route.
Stick to safe streets with less traffic and slower speeds. Avoid shortcuts through driveways or alleys.

Practice Makes Safe.
Ride the route with your kids a few times before school starts. Rehearse safe habits.