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Monday February 04, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Child Safety Seat Checks


Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a leading cause of injury related hospitalization and death among all Virginians.  Children are particularly at risk of incurring injuries in a motor vehicle crash as vehicle safety systems are created to protect adults.  As a result special attention needs to be given to the occupant safety of children.

Nine out of Ten Child Safety Seats are incorrectly installed! The following experts appeared in Living in the Heart of Virginia on Monday, February 04, 2008. You can contact them for information about Child Safety Seat installation checks as well as free safety seats for qualified families.

Angela Lusardi, Lynchburg Health Department: 434 947-2836

Kim Pauley, Lynchburg Social Services: 434-455-5850

Marcia Francholehill, Virginia Department of Health: 800-732-8333

Bryant Nawlin, 434-455-6041 or 434-847-1602

Jennifer Collins, Lynchburg Fire & EMS: 434-426-0315

Websites with more information:

www.usa.safekids.org

www.safetyseatva.org

www.lynchburgva.gov

www.safekidscva.org

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