Safe Kids Iredell County

04/08/2026

🚗 Our next Car Seat Check Event is Coming Up!

We’re excited to continue our Car Seat Check Event Series with Statesville Fire Department and Statesville Police Department for our second event! Whether you’re new to car seats or just want peace of mind, our certified technicians are here to help ensure your child is riding as safely as possible.

✔️ Get your car seat checked for proper installation
✔️ Learn how to correctly secure your child
✔️ Ask questions and gain hands-on guidance

📅 Monday, April 27th, 2026
📍 Trinity Fire-Rescue: 2968 Wilkesboro Highway
⏰ 3:00pm-5:00pm

No appointments needed—just stop by!

Let’s work together to keep our youngest passengers safe. 💙

04/08/2026

At Graco, the safety of children and the trust of parents and caregivers mean everything to us. We are conducting a voluntary recall of a limited number of SnugRide Turn & Slide products due to a structural issue identified during a post-production laboratory test.

This recall is limited to the recently introduced SnugRide Turn & Slide model sold in the United States from January 2026 through March 2026. No other Graco rotating car seats are affected, including EasyTurn and Turn2Me. No other SnugRide models are affected.

For more information, to check whether your product is included, and to register, please visit recalls.gracobaby.com.

04/06/2026

03/20/2026

A number every family should have saved in their phone: 1-800-222-1222 📱

The Poison Control Help Line is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Experts can help with questions about medications, household products, plants, bites, stings, and more.

📌 Take 10 seconds today to save this number in your phone and share it with caregivers, grandparents, and babysitters.

A quick call can prevent a trip to the emergency room and keep your family safe.

03/19/2026

Those colorful laundry packets may look like candy to a child—but they contain highly concentrated detergent. 🧺

During National Poison Prevention Week, remember these quick safety tips:

🧼 Keep laundry packets locked up and out of reach
🧼 Leave them in their original container with the lid closed
🧼 Never let children handle or play with them
🧼 Store them up high immediately after use

If a child bites into or swallows a laundry packet, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for immediate guidance.

03/18/2026

Medicines help us feel better—but in the wrong hands they can be dangerous. 💊

Young children are naturally curious, and even one pill can be harmful. During National Poison Prevention Week, take a moment to make your home medication-safe.

✔ Store medications up high and out of sight
✔ Use child-resistant caps and lock boxes when possible
✔ Never call medicine “candy”
✔ Keep purses, backpacks, and visitor bags out of reach

If a child may have taken too much medicine or the wrong medicine, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for free, expert help.

03/17/2026

Kids explore the world with their hands—and often their mouths. 🧸

If your child gets into something they shouldn’t, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

The Poison Control Help Line (1-800-222-1222) connects you with medical experts 24/7 who can quickly tell you what to do next.

📞 Call if a child:
• Swallows medicine, cleaners, or chemicals
• Eats an unknown plant or substance
• Gets something in their eyes or on their skin

Save the number in your phone today so it’s there when you need it.

03/16/2026

Batteries power many of the devices we use every day—but they can pose a serious safety risk for children if swallowed or handled improperly. 🔋

During National Poison Prevention Week, take a moment to check your home for common items that use batteries, including toys, remotes, flashlights, watches, hearing aids, and key fobs.

🔒 Simple steps to keep kids safe:
• Store all batteries out of reach and out of sight of children
• Keep devices with batteries securely closed
• Avoid leaving loose batteries on counters, tables, or drawers
• Dispose of used batteries promptly and safely

Even small batteries can cause serious internal injury if swallowed.

If you think a child may have swallowed a battery or placed one in their mouth, seek medical care immediately and call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for expert guidance.

03/09/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲

The Statesville Police Department will participate in the 𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens, located at 951 Davie Avenue. This event offers the public a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications.

For over a decade, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 has provided an opportunity for Americans to rid their homes of potentially dangerous medications, preventing misuse that can often lead to addiction. The event offers free, anonymous disposal of tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, with close to 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should be tightly sealed in their original containers to prevent leakage. Additionally, the Statesville Police Department's location will be accepting syringes and sharps; however, please note that other drop-off sites may not accept these items.

The October 2025 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲, coordinated by the DEA, saw participation from over 4,200 law enforcement agencies and over 4,300 collection sites. A total of 571,054 lbs. (268 tons) of prescription drugs were collected, contributing to an all-time total of over 20.3 million pounds (10,196 tons) of medications safely disposed of since the program's inception.

Unused prescription drugs can often fall into the wrong hands, leading to dangerous and sometimes tragic outcomes. By participating in Take Back Day, community members have a chance to safely and responsibly dispose of these medications.

If you are unable to attend the event on April 25th, you can still safely dispose of your unneeded medications by visiting the Statesville Police Department Headquarters at 330 S. Tradd Street, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., where a collection bin is available. For more information or to find a collection site near you, please visit www.DEATakeBack.com.

View all upcoming Statesville Police Department events: police.statesvillenc.net/calendar

02/25/2026

🚗💺 Car Seat Check Event! 💺🚗

Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Let us help you make sure your child is riding as safely as possible!

Safe Kids Iredell County is partnering with Statesville Fire Department and Statesville Police Department to host a FREE Car Seat Check Event! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on-site to:

✅ Check your child’s current car seat for proper installation
✅ Ensure the seat is appropriate for your child’s age and size
✅ Answer your car seat safety questions
✅ Provide hands-on education so you can install it confidently
✅ Determine the next steps for your child's seat

📅 Date: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
📍 Location: Statesville Fire Department, Station 1 (822 Fifth Street)
⏰ Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

✨ Exciting News! Our March event kicks off our Car Seat Check Event Series, with monthly opportunities for families in our community to get their seats checked and learn about child passenger safety.

Our goal is simple: keep every child in our community safe on every ride.

Please share this post to help us reach families who may benefit. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/16/2026

The community is invited to attend the February Safe Kids Iredell County Meeting to learn about railroad safety from an expert.

Roger Smock, Rail Safety Consultant and Coordinator for the BeRailSafe Program at the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will share how education and enforcement efforts are helping reduce injuries and fatalities at railroad crossings.

📅 Tuesday, February 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 ICPYC Statesville Office (734 Salisbury Road, Statesville, NC 28677)

Please contact Mallory Renegar at mrenegar@icpyc.org or 704-380-3873 if you would like to attend.

12/03/2025

Less than two weeks away! Get your donations in today!

❄️Saturday November 1st kicks off our 6th Annual Winter Weather Drive. We will be collecting NEW socks, gloves, winter hats and other cold weather items to benefit children of all ages in need in Iredell County this winter. There are various drop-off locations throughout the county for your convenience. Help us keep kids safe and warm this winter!❄️