The North Carolina State Department of Fire Rescue (OSFM), in partnership with Safe Kids NC and State Farm, is hosting free child safety seat clinics in the western part of the state.

Aimed at families affected by the Hurricane Helene, the sessions include correct installation by certified technicians and free delivery of safety seats (child seats) , while supplies last.

The first clinic will be held on Friday, April 4, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Franklin Fire Department in Macon County.

The second will be on Saturday, April 5th during the festival Child Fest in Mitchell County.

“More than half of all child seats are installed incorrectly. Our goal is for every family to take home a properly fitted and safe seat,” said Allan Buchanan, director of Safe Kids NC.

“We are grateful for the support of State Farm and Safe Kids NC in providing these essential resources to families in Western North Carolina,” said State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor.

For her part, Kim Conyers, spokesperson for State FarmHe emphasized: “The correct use of child restraints can save lives. We encourage families to take advantage of this free opportunity to protect their most valuable passengers.”

Families are encouraged to arrive early. They should bring their child and vehicle with them to ensure proper seat fit.

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Car accidents, the main cause of death among children between 1 and 13 years old

The  car accidents They are the main cause of death among children between 1 and 13 years old.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 710 children were killed in passenger vehicles in 2021 and more than 100 were injured.

More than a third (36%) of the children who died were not restrained.

Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injuries by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

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Free child safety seat installation and delivery clinics in Western North Carolina

by Patricia Serrano, Enlace Latino NC
April 3, 2025

Enlace Latino NCApril 3, 2025 The North Carolina State Department of Fire Rescue (OSFM), in partnership with Safe Kids NC and State Farm, is hosting free child safety seat clinics in the western part of the state. Aimed at families affected by Hurricane Helene , the sessions include proper installation by certified technicians and free delivery of child safety seats , while supplies last. The first clinic will be held on Friday, April 4, from 12:00 p.m. at 4:00 p.m., at the Franklin Fire Department, Macon County. The second will be on Saturday, April 5, during Child Fest in Mitchell County. “More than half of child seats are installed incorrectly. “Our goal is for every family to take home a safe, secure car seat,” said Allan Buchanan, director of Safe Kids NC . “We are grateful for the support of State Farm and Safe Kids NC in providing these essential resources to families in Western North Carolina,” said State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor. State Farm spokeswoman Kim Conyers emphasized: “The correct use of chairs can save lives. We invite families to take advantage of this free opportunity to protect their most valuable passengers.” Families are encouraged to arrive early. They must attend with their son or daughter and the vehicle to ensure a correct fit of the seat. You may be interested in: Visas revoked for two NC State students Car accidents are the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 13. Car accidents are the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 13. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 710 children died in passenger vehicles in 2021 and more than 100,000 were injured. More than a third (36%) of the children who died were not restrained. Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injuries by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. Related: Teenagers killed in traffic accidents: North Carolina ranks 5th in the U.S. This <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org/asientos-de-seguridad-gratuitos-para-ninos-en-el-oeste-de-carolina-del-norte/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org">Enlace Latino NC</a> and is republished here under a <a target="_blank" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License</a>.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/enlacelatinonc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-ICO.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"> <img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://enlacelatinonc.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=116317&amp;ga4=G-3EB91P98MG" style="width:1px;height:1px;"><script> PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/asientos-de-seguro-gratuitos-para-ninos-en-el-oeste-de-carolina-del-norte/", urlref: window.location.href }); } } </script> <script id="parsely-cfg" src="//cdn.parsely.com/keys/enlacelatinonc.org/p.js"></script>

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