Safe Kids Anderson County

05/30/2026

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE 🌧🌤☀

Helmet ✔
Bike ready ✔
Fun ahead ✔

We will see you shortly for our community Bike Rodeo! We hope to see lots of smiling faces and safe riders there!

A limited number of bike helmets will be available for distribution.

AnMed
AnMed Foundation

05/30/2026

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE 🌧🌤☀

Ready, set, RIDE!

Our Bike Rodeo is happening tomorrow, May 30, and we are excited to help kids learn safe riding habits in a fun and interactive way. From bike checks to safety stations and riding challenges, there's something for every young rider to enjoy.

Safety starts early, and every child deserves the chance to ride safely and confidently. See you tomorrow!

AnMed
AnMed Foundation
City of Anderson, SC - Local Government
County, S.C.
Speedshop

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars for May 30 and join us for a fun-filled Bike Rodeo!

Children will learn important bike safety skills through hands-on activities, an obstacle course, helmet fittings and distributions, and more. will be there checking bikes for proper fit!

This is a great opportunity to help young riders stay safe while having a blast.

Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, helmet (if you have one!), and the whole family. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

AnMed
AnMed Foundation
Anderson County, S.C.
Electric City Trail
City of Anderson, SC - Local Government

05/26/2026

Join us for our annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 30 from 11am to 1pm at the Anderson County Library.

Kids will have the opportunity to practice important bicycle safety skills, learn the rules of the road, and build confidence while having fun. There will be helmet checks, helmet distributions, bicycle checks provided by , and plenty of opportunities to learn how to ride safely.

Bring the family and come support bicycle safety in our community. Don't forget your bike and helmet (if you have one!) We can't wait to see you there!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As families gather for cookouts, travel, and celebrations, let's also keep our children safe:

• Buckle every child on every ride
• Never leave children alone in vehicles
• Watch little ones closely around water and grills
• Drive sober and distraction free

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day week.

05/22/2026

May is National Bicycle Safety Month 🚴 Come out and support our community-wide Bike Rodeo!

A limited number of bike helmets will be properly fitted and distributed.

Saturday, May 30
11am-1pm
Anderson County Library
300 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson

May is National Bike Safety Month! Help us spread the word about bike safety by talking with your children and sharing the following simple tips to keep bike riding safe and fun!

For more bike safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/tip/bike-safety-tips

05/22/2026

Please remember: never leave a child alone in a vehicle. Not for a minute, not while running inside, not with the air conditioning on. Temperatures inside a car can rise dangerously fast, even on mild days.

Look before you lock. Put your phone, purse, or shoe in the back seat. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately. One moment of distraction can become a lifetime tragedy.

This year, 5 children have died in hot cars nationwide, with 3 incidents reported in the past two days, a tragic reminder that we can all take steps to help prevent hot car deaths. It only takes a few minutes for a car to heat up and become deadly to a child inside. As summer temperatures rise, more kids are at risk. It's never OK to leave a child alone in a car, not even for a minute, and not even with the window cracked or the car running. To learn more about protecting kids from hot cars: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/hot-cars

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05/21/2026

📣 HAPPENING TODAY!

It's the 3rd Thursday and our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are on site at Anderson City Fire Department, Station 2 providing FREE car seat checks from 11am to 2pm. Get hands-on help and leave with peace of mind knowing your child is riding safely.

2411 North Main Street

Free. Educational. Potentially lifesaving.

See you soon!

AnMed

05/20/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly Car Seat Check event. Our team is committed to helping families keep children safe on every ride. Free car seat checks, education, and peace of mind provided. No appointment needed.

11am - 2pm
City of Anderson Fire Station 2
2411 N. Main Street, Anderson


Anderson Fire Department - South Carolina
AnMed
AnMed Foundation

05/20/2026

When Facebook asks, ‘What’s on your mind?’ … this is what’s on mine today.

This morning, I read a heartbreaking news article out of Florida about the asphyxiation death of a one-month-old infant that led to the mother’s arrest. Reports state the mother admitted to sleeping with the infant despite prior education on safe sleep practices. Investigators noted that safe sleep options, including a bassinet and pack ’n play, were available in the home, and previous visits from child welfare services had included discussions about safe sleep guidelines.

Cases like this are devastating for everyone involved and serve as a painful reminder of how important safe sleep education and awareness truly are. One preventable tragedy is one too many.

Babies need to be:
•Alone, on a separate sleep service (not in your bed)
•Flat on their back
•In a safety approved crib, bassinet or pack ‘n play with a firm, flat mattress and a tight fitting sheet

Keep the crib completely free of soft objects, blankets, pillows, bumpers, and stuffed animals. Avoid couches, arm chairs, or sitting devices like swings or car seats for sleep. Place your babies crib in your bedroom.