The CARES Safety Center Newsletter
Bringing Safety to the Baltimore City Community
Summer 2010
Stay Safe This Summer… Bicycle Helmets Save Lives!
Summer months are filled with many fun activities
for children. Children spend time outside, enjoying
The CARES Safety
Center is a "house on
wheels" that promotes
the safety of children
and families by
delivering fun,
interactive education
and affordable safety
products to the
community.
The Safety Center is
available to visit health
fairs, schools, head
starts, medical clinics,
places of worship and
community events
throughout Baltimore
City.
the weather with friends and family and exploring
their neighborhoods. Many children get around on
bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards These
activities are great for growing minds and bodies,
but we must make sure children are safe by wearing
a helmet every time.
Did you know…
In Maryland, all children under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding a bike- it’s
the law. Since your child looks up to you as a role model, you should also wear a helmet
every time you ride a bike.
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To Request the CARES
Safety Center to attend •
your next event,
contact us at…
Phone: (410) 955-4121
Email:
[email protected]
Or, fill out our online
request form at
www.hopkinscares.org
The Johns Hopkins CARES
Safety Center is brought to
you by the Center for Injury
Research and Policy and
the Baltimore City Fire
Department.
Financial support provided
by:
Infants (children younger than 1 year old). It is not safe for
infants to ride on bikes, even with adults.
Toddlers (children 2-3 years old) who are using tricycles, toy
cars, or any wheeled vehicle must wear a well fitted helmet.
Good habits start early.
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Older children (4-12 years old) should wear the correct size
and type of helmet every time they ride. When riding
skateboards, scooters, or bikes, older children should wear a
“multi-sport” helmet.
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Teens & Adults should always wear a helmet when riding a
bike, scooter, etc. Helmets are not just for kids – they have
saved the lives of many teens and adults too. And, wearing
your helmet sets a good example for your children.
To find out how you can buy low-cost bicycle helmets and other safety products, call
the CARES Safety Center at 410-955-4121.