Safe Kids Volusia / Flagler

08/27/2026

Nearly 7 million children in the US now live in homes with at least one loaded, unlocked gun — a nearly 50% rise from previous estimates. With a new school year coming up, our homework for parents and caregivers is to make sure your fi****ms are stored unloaded and secured with effective, child-resistant gun locks in a locked container out of the reach and sight of children. This SMART Week, join us in spreading the word, and get involved by texting SMART to 644-33!

08/26/2026

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division are distributing pool and door/window alarms to help keep children and families safe around water. 💧

These life-saving devices will be provided from 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 4, at these locations:
Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave.
Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle

You can pick up an alarm free of charge while supplies last, limit one per household.

To be eligible for an alarm, individuals must be a Volusia County resident, at least 18 years old, and willing to sign a release and waiver form. Households that received a pool alarm from Volusia County in 2025 will be ineligible to receive an additional alarm.

For more information, contact Volusia County Community Assistance at 386-736-5955 or visit www.volusia.org/watersafety.

08/26/2026

As there are more school buses out and about, it is important for both drivers and kids to be aware of their surroundings. Drivers should slow down and stop when a school bus is flashing their lights, as kids will be getting off. Before kids get on the bus, make sure that they are not standing too close to the bus because the driver might not be able to see them. When the bus arrives, kids should board one at a time. When getting off the school bus, kids should walk in front of the bus and look before they cross the street.

08/18/2026

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has vouchers available for children to receive swim lessons with local swim instructors. Learn more at WaterSmartFl.com or apply online, https://azapps.floridahealth.gov/SLVoucher.

08/16/2026

How do you know when it's time to switch your infant to a rear-facing convertible or all-in-one car seat? You can find the limits on the sticker on the side of your infant car seat or in the instruction manual. The seat may be outgrown by weight, height, or shell space above your child's head. Check your manual for specifics.

08/16/2026

Some things just go better together. The only thing that makes a cookie better is some milk to dip it in. Football is safer with pads and helmets. Car rides on road trips are
better when you can see out the window. Using a correctly installed car seat sharpens the
safety view!

08/16/2026

08/14/2026

Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children with autism. Keep your kid safe while it's still warm and learn the steps that could save your child's life on August 18th.

To register, scan the QR code or go to wdp26.eventbrite.com

07/29/2026

Excited for more fun days in the sun? Remember to make sure kids get enough water and wear sunscreen when playing outside, even on cloudy days.

07/27/2026

With the first day of school just two weeks away, some Deltona students may need to find a new way to get around. The city has banned anyone under 18 from riding e-bikes, motorized scooters and mopeds.

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