Safe Kids Cleveland County

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

September is Hunger Action Month! Due to federal cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Washington Outreach Ministry faces a $375,000 shortfall this year, threatening its ability provide food to thousands of families in Cleveland County. We need your help. Just $25 provides a box of food for a neighbor in need. Learn more and donate at https://bit.ly/Every1Eats

08/26/2025

Make plans now to drop in and join us for National Child Passenger Safety week seat check.

07/14/2025

We will be there~

📅 Save the Date!

Join the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Shelby Police Department , and Shelby Fire & Rescue Department for an evening of community, connection, and celebration at National Night Out! 🚓🚒🤝

📍 Shelby City Parks 📆 Tuesday, August 5th 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

This family-friendly event is all about building stronger neighborhoods and honoring the partnerships that keep our community safe. Come out and enjoy:

🚔 Meet-and-greets with local law enforcement and first responders

🎉 Fun activities for all ages

🍔 Food and refreshments

💙 A chance to connect with your neighbors and community leaders

Let’s stand together for a safer, stronger Cleveland County. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/27/2025

This is why it’s so important to check for kids in cars. This was today during a car seat check.

06/27/2025

Record breaking summer temperatures mean kids are at greater risk for heatstroke! When a car's internal temperature can rise by 19 degrees in just 10 minutes, it's important to double-check the back seat before leaving your vehicle. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly.

06/27/2025

It’s that time of the year when family and friends gather together and cook on the grill. A recent apartment fire caused significant damage (see below) and was the result of unsafe grilling. The Shelby Fire and Rescue Department would like to remind you to follow important tips to make your cookouts safe and enjoyable. These tips include such things as only using grills outdoors in safe areas, never leave a grill unattended, keeping children and pets a safe distance away from the grill, and more. For a detailed list of grilling safety tips, visit www.cityofshelby.com/firesafety .

06/25/2025

Congratulations to Phillip Lane.

Phillip Lane, Fire Marshal with the Shelby Fire & Rescue Department, was named the 2025 Excellence in Community Risk Reduction award recipient by Safe Kids NC. He was presented the award at the Safe Kids Cleveland County meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Phillip’s leadership extends beyond his role at the fire department, as he collaborates closely with his Safe Kids Coalition to further child safety initiatives and develop sustainable programs.

We would like to congratulate Phillip on this recognition and thank him for his service to the department and the community.

To read more about Phillip and his volunteer work with Safe Kids Cleveland County, visit https://www.cityofshelby.com/Home/Components/News/News/4688/17 #!/.

Pictured below from left to right are Jessica Crawford – Safe Kids Coordinator, Norman Franklin – Community Risk Reduction Specialist with the Office of State Fire Marshal, Phillip Lane, and Fire Chief William Hunt – Shelby Fire and Rescue Department.

06/25/2025

A sweltering heat wave is affecting millions of Americans this week. 🔥🌡️ Protect yourself — and your child in the back seat! It's NEVER safe to leave them alone in a vehicle.

This is how quickly a car heats up. ⤵️

06/25/2025

🚗 FREE Car Seat Safety Check! 🧸

Are your little ones riding safely? Join us for a FREE Car Seat Check with certified technicians!

📅 Friday, June 27th
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Child Care Connections of Cleveland County
941 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC 28150

✔️ Make sure your car seat is installed correctly
✔️ Learn important safety tips
✔️ Peace of mind for parents & caregivers!

No appointment needed — just drive up and let us help keep your children safe on the road! 💛

CC

06/24/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area until 8 pm, on Wednesday, June 25.

Heat index values are expected to reach 105-108 degrees. This extreme heat can cause heat related illnesses.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach dangerous temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

For the latest weather updates, visit the National Weather Service website at https://www.weather.gov/.