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Safe Kids Volusia / Flagler Most people are surprised to learn preventable injuries are the number one cause of death to children in the United States.

Safe Kids Worldwide® is a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustainable systems that support injury prevention. Safe Kids works with strategic partners and an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, sleep-related deaths, falls, burns, poisonings, and more. We achieve this work through a public health approach that includes research, interventions to educate and raise awareness, safety device distribution, and advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. In Volusia and Flagler Counties, we are the Safe Kids Coalition--working to stop preventable injuries in children and create and support meaningful programming to promote safety to families in our community.

10/30/2026

Halloween Safety

A few simple reminders can help make Halloween fun and safe for everyone! Whether your family is trick-or-treating, attending a community event, or celebrating at home, taking a few extra precautions can help ensure everyone enjoys the festivities.

Keep these safety tips in mind:
• Stay visible: Choose bright costumes or add reflective tape and carry a flashlight or glow sticks.
• Travel together: Children should walk with a trusted adult and stay with their group.
• Cross safely: Use sidewalks and crosswalks, look both ways, and watch for vehicles.
• Check treats: Have an adult inspect candy and treats before children enjoy them.
• Choose safe costumes: Make sure costumes fit properly, masks allow clear vision, and accessories are safe to carry.

Halloween is a wonderful time for children to make memories, show off their creativity, and enjoy time with family and friends. With a little planning and extra care, we can help make the night full of treats, laughter, and happy memories! Wishing everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween!

10/30/2026

Kids are 2.6 times as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. It’s important to stay alert, take action against distraction, and drive safely this Halloween. Remember these Halloween driving safety tips:

🏘️ Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

🚸 Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

📵 Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

🚗 Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

🍬 Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

10/27/2026

It's Halloween week! 🎃

Parents, remind yourselves that some costumes — similar to puffy coats — have excess material and can prevent a car seat from keeping your child SAFE in a crash.

Don't risk it — change them into their costumes at your destination. 🦄✔️

10/27/2026

Halloween Trunk or Treat Safety 🎃🚗 Keep your family safe this Halloween season whether they're Trick-or-Treating or Trunk-or-Treating! Remember to watch for kids and be extra cautious in the parking lot to prevent back-overs. Here are some tips:

⚪ Before you get in the car and start it up, walk all the way around the parked vehicle to make sure children are not under or behind it.

⚪ Firmly hold the hand of each young child with you when around moving vehicles, driveways, parking lots and sidewalks. Safety first so we can all enjoy the treats! 🍬✨

🌊 Lakes, rivers, ponds, and oceans can hide hazards that aren’t always easy to see. Strong currents, sudden drop-offs, l...
10/27/2026

🌊 Lakes, rivers, ponds, and oceans can hide hazards that aren’t always easy to see. Strong currents, sudden drop-offs, limited visibility, and cold temperatures can make open water unpredictable.

Help keep kids safe:
• Watch children closely around water.
• Use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
• Teach children that open water is different from a swimming pool.
• Know the conditions before heading out.
A little preparation can make a life-saving difference. Stay alert and stay prepared!

10/26/2026

With everyone out and about on Halloween, it is very important to make sure you are safe and seen. Walk on sidewalks and cross the street at crosswalks while looking left, right and left again before crossing. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. If there are no sidewalks, make sure to walk facing traffic, so they see you. Be aware of cars that are backing out of driveways or turning.

10/20/2026

It’s National School Bus Safety Week (October 19–23)! 🚌 Together with partners like Bus Patrol, we’re committed to raising awareness, changing behaviors, and ensuring every child has a safe ride to school and back home again.

Parents and caregivers can take steps to create a safe environment for kids as they travel to and from school. Share these 5 tips to help keep kids safe around school buses as they travel to and from school.

09/29/2026
09/29/2026
Free car 🚙 🚗 🚘 seat 💺 safety checks today at Halifax Health. Stop 🛑 and see us if you have questions about your car seat...
09/29/2026

Free car 🚙 🚗 🚘 seat 💺 safety checks today at Halifax Health. Stop 🛑 and see us if you have questions about your car seat!

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