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April is Distracted Awareness Month!
April 20, 2020 How do people really feel about Distracted Driving? Distracted driving accounts for approximately 25% of all motorBlog
Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
February 20, 2020 Just because your child can drive doesn’t mean your job as a parent is over!Blog
December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month
December 3, 2019 The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is oneBlog
January is Teen Driving Awareness Month
December 3, 2019 South Dakota allows young drivers to “gradually” increase their exposure to driving situations. The permits are set up inBlog
Halloween Safety
October 28, 2019 Halloween Safety Tips: Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. HereBlog
Your Child Is Nine Times More Likely to Suffer a School Injury Than School Violence
September 9, 2019 Here are 9 tips to keep your kids safe on the playground and in school.Blog
Children's Safety Fair
June 28, 2019 The Safety Village of South Dakota Children’s Safety Fair takes place each year during the Sioux Empire FairBlog
Fireworks Safety Tips
June 28, 2019July is National Fireworks Safety Month! View important fireworks safety tips to protect you and your family.
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Prepare for Extreme Heat
June 28, 2019 Extreme Heat often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. In mostBlog
Heroes Summer Camps
April 30, 2019 Educational Fun The Safety Village of South Dakota HEROES Summer Camp is an annual,Blog
Children's Safety Camps
April 30, 2019 Learning About Being Safe The Safety Village of South Dakota Children’s Safety Camps areBlog
Window Safety Week - April 1st - 7th
April 1, 2019 Windows let the sunshine and cool breezes in but have you considered them a hazard in your home? InspectBlog
Poison Prevention Awareness Week - March 17 - 23
March 15, 2019 Poison Prevention Week, held during the third week of March, reminds us thatBlog
Brain Injury Awareness Month
February 20, 2019 March is Brain Injury AwarenessBlog
Fire Prevention Month
October 1, 2018 October is Fire Prevention Month. There are some causes of home fires that can be prevented. Being aware of thoseBlog
Injuries
September 19, 2018 Injuries are not accidents that just happen. There are usually reasons and events that cause them. Children have theBlog
Safety In and Around Farms
September 13, 2018Agriculture is one of the most dangerous environments to work or be around. Dangers include but are not limited to tractors, machinery, animals and chemicals.
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Concussion Safety
September 13, 2018 Did you know that the activities your child participates in puts them at risk of a concussion? A concussionBlog
June is National Safety Month
June 21, 2018 National Safety Month, an annual event that aims to reduce the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roadsBlog
April 29th is National Safe Kids Day
April 23, 2018 Safe Kids Worldwide: “Each year preventable injuries kill almost 1 million children around the world”Blog
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 12, 2018 Every 9 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. What are some causes of a brain injury?Blog
Burn Awareness Week February 4th - 10th 2018
February 2, 2018 Things you can do to keep your child from being burned or scalded: Test bathwater temperature before placing childBlog
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
February 2, 2018 Center for Disease Control conducts a Youth Risk Behavior Survey every 2 years. This survey looks at teen healthBlog
Laundry Pod Challenge
January 18, 2018 Since the concentrated laundry pods became available in 2012 it has been communicated to parents to be aware of young childrenBlog
Personal Safety
January 11, 2018 What is Personal Safety? According to Suzy Lamplugh Trust the definition of personal safety is “an individual’s ability to goBlog
Worst Decision Ever
December 7, 2017 We make decisions every day. See how one decision can affect your life!Blog
What Do You Know About Button Batteries?
December 7, 2017 Remote controls, hearing aids, children’s books, toys, key fobs…Blog
Drowsy Driving Prevention November 5 - 12
November 1, 2017 Drowsy Driving Prevention week is November 5 – 12, 2017. AAABlog
Driving Simulators Available
September 1, 2017Our driving simulators are located in the garage of the Safety House. The simulators are free to use! We are open noon – 5:30. If you are age 12 and older stop by and try them out.
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