FREE CHILD CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS ON APRIL 27th, 2012
EAC will be conducting a free child passenger car seat inspection in partnership with the Suffolk County Police Department on April 27, 2012 at 80 Wheeler Rd, Central Islip from noon – 3 PM.
It is important that all drivers who transport children have their current child safety seat checked for proper fitting.
The car seat checks are provided by EAC’s and Suffolk County Police Department’s certified child passenger safety seat technicians. The program is designed to improve the use of safety restraints for all motor vehicle occupants, promote safer driving practices through education and targets the low income, limited-English speaking communities.
Inspections are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call (631) 648-7100 ext. 210.
FEATURED STORIES:
“I am expecting my first child any minute now and the idea that I have yet to install a car seat properly crossed my mind and I started to panic. After one phone call to the EAC Offices, I had an appointment to meet with them the very next day. Angela and Rachel not only showed me how to properly install my car seat, but they didn’t want me to leave until I felt comfortable doing it myself. As I drove away I took a deep breath and realized how lucky I was to learn about the program when I did. I would encourage all parents to make the call as you will learn more safety tips that you realize. Thank you EAC!” – C.B.
“The Safe Start Program is an AMAZING resource! At 7 1/2 months my son was close to outgrowing his infant seat and my husband and I were struggling with properly and safely installing the convertible car seat. After some phone calls and internet searching I found EAC Safe Start and had an appointment quickly. My certified technician was Angela and she was great…thorough, informative and friendly! I will definitely be spreading the word about the program!” – D.B.
The SAFE START Program coordinates with the Department of Health’s Injury Prevention Program to provide educational information to the public. Our bi-lingual outreach coordinators visit the Infant Women and Children sites and conduct educational workshops on child passenger safety. In addition to educating caregivers, staff conducts safety checks on site. Staff checks for product re-calls and adjusts harness straps if needed with the parents’ participation. The goals of SAFE START are to promote the safety of all children in motor vehicles and reducing the number of children riding unrestrained. One of the major components of this program is reaching out to the community and conducting educational workshops.
Permanent fitting stations located in Nassau & Suffolk County provide families with an opportunity to have their safety seats inspected by certified technicians to ensure correct installation. EAC’s SAFE START van provides staff the tools needed to operate a mobile fitting station while promoting our efforts to ensure children are safely strapped in.