Safe Kids Anderson County

06/22/2026

Did you know? When a child rides in a forward-facing car seat, using the top tether is one of the most important parts of the installation. The tether helps reduce how far a child’s head moves forward in a crash, lowering the risk of serious head and neck injuries. Always attach and tighten the top tether when installing a forward-facing car seat, following both your vehicle owner’s manual and the car seat manufacturer’s instructions. Every trip. Every time.

Attaching the tether is one of the biggest errors when installing a forward-facing car seat. Tether anchors can be tricky to find so check your vehicle owner’s manual to find yours. You can also find a car seat checkup near you: https://bit.ly/3U0u80h


National Safety Council NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

06/18/2026

Summer travel season is here! Before you hit the road, make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly.

Stop by our FREE car seat check event today from 11am to 2pm at Anderson City Fire Department, Station 1 (400 S. McDuffie Street).

No appointment needed - just drive up! A few minutes now can make a big difference in keeping your child or grandchild safe on every summer adventure.

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Anderson County, S.C.

06/18/2026

Stay safe when boating on Lake Hartwell! Because it is a man-made lake, it has steep drop-offs, submerged trees, stumps, rocks, and other hidden hazards that can make the water unpredictable.

The best way to protect yourself is to always wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. It only takes a second for an unexpected fall into the water to become an emergency.

* Wear your life jacket. Do not just keep it in the boat.
* Make sure children wear theirs at all times.
* Check the weather before you leave.
* Never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A life jacket can save your life. If you need one, remember that Safe Kids Anderson County’s Life Jacket Loaner Stations around Lake Hartwell offer free life jackets for anyone to borrow while enjoying the water.

Wear it. Return it. Save a life.

🟠 Have you spotted one of these orange ball buoys around Lake Hartwell and wondered why it’s there? 🟠

Over the years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has identified areas around Lake Hartwell that can become submerged boating hazards when lake levels are below normal or at seasonal low levels.

To help keep boaters safe, the Corps places orange ball buoys near these hazards in high-traffic areas and primary navigation routes, such as channels leading to boat ramps and other commonly traveled waterways.

⚠️ A few important things to remember:
✔️ These buoys mark potential submerged hazards.
✔️ They are not shown on navigation charts like traditional shoal markers.
✔️ Boaters should avoid the immediate area surrounding these buoys.
✔️ Please do not tie off or moor to these buoys.

These markers are an important tool for helping everyone enjoy a safer day on the water. If you see one, use caution and give it plenty of room.

Stay safe and boat responsibly! 💙 For the sake of the lake!

06/17/2026

Need your child's car seat checked? Maybe you just need to know if your child is ready to ride with an adult seatbelt. We're here to help!

Join us Thursday, June 18, from 11am to 2pm at the Anderson City Fire Department, Station 1 (400 S. McDuffie Street, Anderson) for a FREE car seat check event.

• No appointment necessary
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians
• Make sure your child is riding as safely as possible

Whether you're installing a new car seat, have questions about proper fit, or want piece of mind before summer travel, stop by and see us. We look forward to helping keep Anderson County's children safe 🙂


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AnMed Foundation

06/10/2026

If your childcare or church has a 15-passenger van, make sure they load it from front to back!

Quick! Remember back to Module 11 when we talk about other vehicles. If you guessed “A- Front to back”, you’ve got it right. Loading a 15-passenger van this way helps to balance the weight of the vehicle. It’s also important to avoid overloading these vans with cargo.


National Safety Council NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

06/05/2026

As Safe Kids Month has come to a close, we’re proud of the impact we made throughout Anderson County and beyond!

Beginning the last week of April and continuing into early June, Safe Kids participated in 7 Summer Fun Sun Safe presentations to 275 children across Anderson County. The presentation covered water safety, bike safety, and skin safety.

The Soirée gave us an opportunity to educate on Safe Kids initiatives and work alongside the community to create a LEGO mural.

Following the Soirée was The Great American Gun & Knife Show. Over 1000 people attended the event in Anderson. Hundreds of people engaged with Safe Kids and learned about safe firearm storage while receiving cable locks to take home.

We conducted 2 Car Seat Education and Distribution classes, 1 Safe Sleep class, 2 Community-wide car seat check events, and 1 Adaptive Car Seat Clinic to support children with specialized transportation needs.

In addition, Safe Kids participated in a couple of Doclink’s Arrive Alive activities. Every safe driving decision starts with education. Arrive Alive helps teens see firsthand how impairment affects driving, empowering them to protect themselves, their passengers, and everyone who shares the road.

Every presentation, inspection, and conversation is an opportunity to prevent injuries and keep children safe. Thank you to our partners, volunteers, and families who help make this work possible!

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AnMed Foundation
Safe Kids Worldwide

06/05/2026

What a great day at last Saturday’s Bike Rodeo! 🚲

Thanks to the support of our community partners and volunteers, we distributed 105 bike helmets to local children. Even more exciting, 39% of those helmets went to kids who had never owned a helmet before.

That means dozens of children are now better protected every time they ride. A properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury and save lives.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success and to the families who came out to learn about bike safety. Together, we’re helping create safer riders and safer communities.

06/03/2026

Partnerships that Protect Families

Safe Kids Anderson County is proud to support the dedicated firefighters at the Anderson Fire Department by providing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to help keep our community safe. Thank you to Lowe's for providing such great products at a reduced cost for us! 🙂

This partnership is just one example of how we work together to protect children and families. The Anderson Fire Department is a valued Safe Kids partner, assisting with car seat checks, child passenger safety education, injury prevention efforts, and so much more throughout the year.

Working together, we can help ensure that every family has access to lifesaving safety resources, whether it is a properly installed car seat, a working smoke alarm, or protection from the dangers of carbon monoxide.

Thank you to the firefighters who serve our community every day and for your continued commitment to keeping our children safe. ❤️

Anderson Fire Department - South Carolina
Lowe's Home Improvement

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!