The McIntosh County Health Department will hold a child car seat class at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, at the health department located at 1335 Georgia Hwy. 57 in Townsend. Parents and caregivers will be taught how to correctly install their car seat(s) and educated on how to properly secure a child in a seat.
A Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will teach the class and will also be available to examine child safety seats for recalls and to ensure correct installation in vehicles. At the completion of the class, car seats will be given out – free of charge – based on a need assessment by health department staff.
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 class 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. For more information, please call the health department at 912-832-5473.