The CARES Safety Center Newsletter
Bringing Safety to the Baltimore Community
Summer 2011
The CARES Safety
Street
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.
Safety… Will Your Child be Safe this Summer?
School is out for the summer and kids are
everywhere! This summer, our kids will be
playing and having fun in the sun. But if they are
not careful, they could get seriously hurt.
As grownups, we have to keep an eye on children
at play and know how to keep them safe in the
streets of our neighborhoods.
Did You Know…
To request the
CARES Safety Center to
attend your next event,
please fill out our online
request form at
www.HopkinsCares.org,
or call 410-955-4121,
or email [email protected].
The Johns Hopkins
CARES Safety Center is
brought to you by the
Center for Injury Research
and Policy and the
Baltimore City Fire
Department.
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Each year, about 630 children die from getting hit by a car.
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It is hard for young children to know how fast a car is driving. Children under
the age of 10, should always cross the street with a grownup.
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Children are more likely to get hit by a car between 6pm and 9pm.
Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe
Never let young children cross the street by
themselves, they cannot tell how fast cars are
coming.
Always watch children when they are playing
outside. They should never play in or by the
street.
Do not let children play or walk by themselves
at night. It may be hard for drivers to see them.
Always cross the street at a crosswalk. When crossing, always look to the left,
right, then left again. When at traffic lights, only cross when you see the walk
signal.
Remember: Always keep an eye on children at play!
Do you have more questions about Pedestrian Safety? Do you want to learn more about the
CARES Safety Center?
Contact the CARES Safety Center at 410-955-4121 or [email protected].