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Safe Kids North Shore and the Grand Traverse Region Injury Prevention Network are proudly led by Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with practical and proven resources to protect kids from unintentional injuries, the number one cause of death to children in the United States. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and every one of these tragedies is preventable. Safe Kids works with an extensive network of more than 600 coalitions in the U.S. and in more than 20 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. Since 1988, Safe Kids has helped reduce the U.S. childhood death rate from unintentional injury by 55 percent. Working together, we can do much more for kids everywhere.

03/20/2026

We have several openings available for our upcoming Car Seat Check Day!

When: Friday, March 27th from 10-3
Where: Station 11 (3000 Albany St., Traverse City)

Appointments are anywhere from 30-60 minutes.

Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to lock in your appointment today!

03/20/2026

Take a moment to save the Poison Help line in your phone:

1-800-222-1222.

The Poison Help line is fast, free, staffed by experts, and available 24/7, 365 days a year.

You never know when you might need it!

03/19/2026

Q: Should you transfer chemicals or cleaners in the home and garage to another
container?

A: No!

✅ Always keep products in their original containers.
✅ Store them up high, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
🚫 Do not put them in a cup or bottle, even if labeled.
🚫 Never store with food.

The original container has the label! Read it carefully and follow all directions.
Call Poison Help at 1-800- 222-1222 for fast, free, confidential help if you suspect a poisoning or have a question.

03/18/2026

Everyday items can be poisonous.
Items like detergent pods, cleaners, mouthwash, soap, or medicines should never be left out.

🧼 Always close lids and caps tightly.
🧼 Keep products stored up, away, out of sight, and preferably in a locked box or
cabinet.
🧼 Use child-resistant containers whenever possible, but remember nothing is 100% childproof.

If anyone swallows a product or gets it on their skin or in their eyes, call the Poison
Help line at 1-800-222-1222. It’s fast and free to call!

03/17/2026

Kids see gummy medicine like vitamins or melatonin, or and think “candy!”
But they can be dangerous.

Here’s how to help your kids stay safe:
🍬 Store gummies up, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
🍬 Never call gummy medicines “candy”.
🍬 Keep gummies in their original container.

Call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 to get connected to your local
poison center. Poison Centers are here for you with confidential, non-judgmental, and free expert advice.

03/16/2026

It’s National Poison Prevention Week! 💊

When the unexpected happens, Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) is here for you. Poison Centers are open 24/7, 365 days a year for questions and emergencies, with fast, free, confidential, and expert advice!

Join us each day of to learn how your local poison center can help you!

Have a story about a time you called the Poison Help line? Share it in the comments 🔽

03/02/2026

Punch and his stuffy go together like a CPST and the car seat instruction manual.

02/23/2026

APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Are you an expecting parent wanting to learn more about your baby’s car seat? Or maybe you’d just like to double-check that your kiddo is riding safely and securely?

Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are here to help! We’ll make sure your car seat is installed correctly and answer any questions you have.

Spots fill quickly, so be sure to schedule your appointment in advance.

📞 Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to reserve your spot today!

02/05/2026

A good reminder right before the Big Game this weekend!

Furniture and TV tip-overs happen more often than many people realize, and they can cause serious injuries to children. In fact, every 3 weeks a child dies from a furniture or TV tip-over, and seven children visit the ER every day because of one.

The good news? A few simple changes can make a big difference:
✔ Secure TVs and furniture to the wall
✔ Keep heavy items on lower shelves
✔ Avoid placing toys or remotes where kids may climb to reach them
✔ Use anti-tip brackets or wall straps

Take a minute to check your home today — it could prevent a serious injury tomorrow. Please see the infographic below for easy safety tips you can use right away.

01/26/2026

‼️Attention Parents‼️
Evenflo is recalling certain Titan 65 car seats, as they may have been manufactured without a tether strap.

Why is this important?: A child seat with a missing tether strap may not adequately protect a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What you can do: Check your child's car seat for the date of manufacture, the model number, and if your child's seat has a tether strap. If it falls within the recall, owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

Letters notifying owners of the safety risk will be mailed out around February 20, 2026, with potential additional letters to follow.

01/16/2026

Hey parents!

We're offering our 4th Friday Car Seat Check day next Friday, January 23rd. Want to go into the new year with peace of mind knowing your child's car seat is properly installed?

Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to make your appointment today!

01/08/2026

🚨 Attention Parents & Caregivers 🚨
Does your child use an Evenflo Baby All4One car seat? Certain models have been recalled due to a recline issue that could shift during use and increase the risk of injury.

🔎 What to do:
Check to see if your car seat is affected and review Evenflo’s recall information here:
👉 https://bit.ly/4aQ86Xa

📬 What to expect:
Families with affected models will begin receiving notification letters starting January 26. If your seat is included in the recall, Evenflo will provide a free replacement.

Your child’s safety comes first—please take a moment to check your car seat. 💛

Address

Traverse City, MI
49684

Telephone

+12319473000

Website

http://www.gtmetrofire.org/

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