Seat belts are not too common on school buses across the Red River Valley, but they’ve become more common in recent years. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains why seat belts are not usually on school buses, and whether your child should use them if available. Sanders says it’s important that your child…
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It’s officially back to school season in the Red River Valley, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging people to prioritize safety during their morning, and afternoon commutes. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some back to school driving reminders, so that we can keep kids safe this school year. If your child…
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August is one of the best times of the year for bon fires in Minnesota and North Dakota, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding people to make sure they are enjoying their fires safely. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one thing you should never do is use gasoline to start a…
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Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Ada on Thursday for a free car seat checkup event. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen explains what this event is, and how it works. Wangen says it’s important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, as there are many mistakes that…
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Summer vacation is a busy time for children, as they’re often running around trying to get from activity to activity, however this is often a time when vehicle safety takes a back seat. Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks highlights a dangerous travel trend that she often sees in the summer, and she reminds…
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Car seats are the most important aspect of child passenger safety, but many parents are unaware that they might not be using their child’s car seat properly. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen goes over some common mistakes that parents often make, that leads to improper usage of their car seat. …
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Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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Independence Day is fast approaching, which means the busy independence day travel season is here. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds drivers that just because you’re going on vacation, does not mean that you can take a vacation from safety. Hansen says if you have guests coming in for Independence Day, you could…
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On average 38 kids in the United States each year die from heat stroke after being left alone in a car. For this reason, Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take preventive steps in making sure their kids don’t become one of those cases. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some…
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June, and July are peak swimming months in Minnesota and North Dakota, and parents are reminded to make sure their kids are taking the proper safety measures. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents need to make sure they are supervising their kids when they’re around water, as tragedy can strike fast. Hansen…
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