Stay Alert, Stay Alive

08/27/2021

Dorel Juvenile Group has issued a recall for the Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 car seat because it may not adequately protect children from a head injury in a crash. Consumer Reports has the details.

05/26/2021

Pools, beaches and waterways will be packed this Memorial Day weekend. Be water smart and do your part to help save a life. Adult supervision is important even with lifeguards on duty! Let's not meet by accident.

04/28/2021

it's that time of year to purchase new swimwear for our children. One more step in helping to keep children safe around water includes under water visibility. See the chart below to help make the best choices when selecting swimwear. https://www.simplemost.com/safe-colors-childrens-swimsuits/

04/22/2021

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
Follow these safety tips provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a safe ride:

• Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location, only then is it safe to send or read a text.
• Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
• Do not scroll through apps, including social media, while driving. Cell phone use can be habit-forming.
• Struggling to not text and drive? Put the cell phone in the glove box, or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination.

For additional information, visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

01/27/2021

Have you heard about the new Yellow Dot and Vial of Life programs in Pinellas County? It gives you a voice when you are seriously injured or impaired and can’t speak for yourself. To learn more about this program and how to obtain this free packet, please visit:

Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services - Yellow Dot and Vial of Life Programs

09/20/2020

How do you know if it's safe to use your child's car seat after a crash? See NHTSA's recommendations below:

07/23/2020

Many families are putting in back yard pools since the Covid19 pandemic started. Make sure to also install high door locks, alarms and barriers to help keep your children safe.

03/17/2020

UPDATE: SCHOOL MEALS
As part of Pinellas County Schools emergency plan during school closures, the district will provide prepackaged lunch and breakfast to students from March 23-March 27, this is the week students would have returned to school after spring break.

NOTE: PCS is working with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger to help reach more students and families needing assistance.

Breakfast includes: cereal or breakfast bar, juice (OJ, apple juice or mixed fruit) and milk.

Lunch includes: Sandwich (PBJ on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; meat and cheese sandwiches on Tuesday and Thursday); fruit cup (either applesauce, strawberries or peaches), juice (OJ, apple juice or mixed fruit) and milk.

The flyer pictured offers more details. For the latest updates please go to www.pcsb.org/coronavirus

03/09/2020

Helpful information from NPR to help educate children about COVID-19.

You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.

02/27/2020

Sunstar's new "First There- First Care" program was featured on Great Day Live Tampa Bay this week. To learn more about how you can sign up for this free 2 hour class on how to help before EMS arrives, please call 727-582-2056.

Thanks again to Chef Rachel, Sunstar Paramedics, Humane Society of Pinellas, Haute Accessories Week, Gregory Siff, CASS Contemporary and UniverSoul Circus!

(Kendall’s dress provided by The Haute Shop Boutique)