The McIntosh County Health Department, with help from Georgia State Patrol Post 11 in Hinesville, will hold a child car seat safety check from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the health department located at 1335 Hwy. 57 in Townsend. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to examine child safety seats for recalls and to ensure correct installation in vehicles.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2-14 and the leading cause of injury-related death for children under two. Each year an estimated 2,446 children die in motor vehicle crashes. When installed and used correctly, child car seats and seat belts can prevent injuries and save lives.
The McIntosh County Health Department child car seat safety check event is an opportunity for parents, parents-to-be, and child caregivers to have their car seats checked by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for proper installation. The event is made possible through a grant from the Miller Family Fund, a component fund of the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation. The Health Department received funding earlier this year to educate families on the proper installation of car seats and general seatbelt safety.
The event is free and open to the public and no appointment is necessary.
