Bike Helmets
- Bicycle and Multi-Sport Helmets are available for a donation at the Health Department.
- The donation amount ranges: between $10-$12 each. This includes the helmet fitting service.
- To obtain a bike helmet, schedule an appointment with Jann Fawcett at 801-399-7186.
Car Seats
Class
The Children’s First Safety Always Car Seat class is a program that consists of a 2-hour lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice installing and using child restraints properly. Participants must attend the full 2-hour program in order to obtain a low cost seat-for a donation fee. They must also have the vehicle that they plan to transport the child in at the class.
Two Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will teach the course (the course is offered in both English and Spanish).
Car seat donation fee: Percentage of all household income. The donation fee will only apply to those who are in need of a child restraint.
Class Schedule: Available upon request and is subject to change based on class attendance.
Contact Information or to sign up: For English classes--Jann Fawcett, 801-399-7186 |
For Spanish classes-- Mandy Webb, 801-399-7182
Participant must fill out the enrollment form and return it to the Division of Health Promotion at least 3 days prior to the class. Someone from the office will call and let the participant know the donation fee for the seat.
This class also meets the requirements for reduction in a fine for occupant protection violation tickets received in Utah, Nevada, California, and Hawaii . Participants attending the class because of a ticket, will receive a certificate at the end of the class for proof of attendance.
Low-cost Car Seats
The health department sells new car seats on a sliding fee scale to qualifying families. To purchase a car seat, you must ateend a car seat class and provide proof of qualifying income. To qualify, family income must be at or below 195% of the current federal poverty level.
The Children’s First Safety Always Car Seat class is a program that consists of a 2-hour lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice installing and using child restraints properly. Participants must attend the full 2-hour program in order to obtain a low cost seat-for a donation fee.
Recycling Car Seats
Recycling Locations:
- Pro Polymers, Inc.
- 575 West 3615 South, South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 | Ph: 801-266-3610
- URECYCLE (two locations)
- 884 W 2nd Street, Bldg 9A Bay 4, Ogden, Utah 84404 | Ph: 801-896-5044
- 6520 South Bluemont Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 | Ph: 801-268-9316
For more recycling locations near you, please visit RecycleYourCarSeat.org .
Safety Checks
Safety Tips
Parent/Teen Driving
Zero Fatalities Teen Driving Class
Offered for 1 1/2 hours to high school students and their parents throughout Weber and Morgan Counties at participating high schools.
Taught at the school and are usually arranged through the Driver Education teachers at the school.
Class focuses on five major causes of traffic related deaths:
- Drowsy Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Agressive Driving
- Impaired Driving
- Not Buckling Up
Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws
An interactive class with examples, stories, and videos about each behavior and the GDL laws.
The goal of the class is to help teens and their parents understand the importance of taking necessary actions to keep everyone safe in the vehicle.
Contact Jeri Boren for more information.
External Link: Visit Utah Zero Fatalities
About Safe Kids Weber-Morgan Coalition
Mission
The mission of Safe Kids Weber-Morgan/Safe Communities Coalition is to make the Weber-Morgan Health District a safe place for children by preventing injuries and fatalities through:
- Raising Community Awareness
- Promoting Safety
- Influencing Policies
- Establishing Private and Public Partnerships
Proud Partners of the
Safe Kids Weber-Morgan Coalition
Lead by: Weber-Morgan Health Department
Proud Partners: Health Choice Utah, Healthy U, McKay Dee Hospital, North Ogden Police Department, Ogden Bicycle Collective, Ogden Clinic, Ogden City Fire Department, Ogden City Police Department, Ogden Regional Medical Center, OWCAP-Head Start, Roy City Fire Department, Roy City Police Department, South Ogden City Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah Highway Safety Office, Utah Safety Council, Weber Area Dispatch 911, Weber School District, Weber County Sheriff Office, Weber Human Services, & YMCA of Northern Utah
The goal is to raise awareness about the cause of child injury prevention. Too few parents, kids, and caregivers know that preventable injuries are the number one killer of kids.
Educational event for the community that promotes injury prevention, safety awareness, and health and wellness in a variety of different areas.
An opportunity to bring together organizations to educate the community on important topics pertaining to injury prevention.
Lots of fun activities that are interactive for kids and families.
There are free giveaways, entertainment, and much more.
Over 5,000 people have attended each year.
Ways to Be Involved
Sponsorship Opportunities: If you would like to be a sponsor of this great event, please contact Jann Fawcett at 801-399-7186 or Mandy Webb at 801-399-7182.
Would you like to participate in Safe Kids Day? Volunteer? Booth Space? For more information, call Jann or Mandy or email them.
Safe Kids Safety Tips
Part of being a kid means that they will sometimes fall, slip or crash. There are things we can do to make sure kids can avoid more serious injuries. Safe Kids Worldwide has provided Safety Tips on a variety of topics. Check out Safety Tips at Safe Kids Worldwide to learn how to keep your kids safe!
Recursos
Clase Correa de Asiento/Asiento de Coche
Clase Asiento de seguridad es lo primero Siempre Asiento de Coche de los Niños es un programa que consiste en una charla de 2 horas, la discusión y práctica en la práctica de instalar y utilizar sistemas de retención infantil correctamente. Los participantes deben asistir al programa completo de 2 horas con el fin de obtener un asiento por el bajo costo de una cuota de donación. También deben tener el vehículo que planean transportar al niño en la clase.
Dos Certificados Técnicos de Seguridad de Niños Pasajeros enseñarán el curso (el curso se ofrece en Inglés o Español).
Tasa de donación del asiento de coche: Porcentaje de todos los ingresos de los hogares. La cuota de la donación sólo se aplicará a aquellos que están en necesidad de un sistema de retención infantil.
Horario de clases: Disponible bajo petición y está sujeto a cambios sobre la base de la asistencia a clase.
Información de Contacto o para inscribirse: Mandy Webb o llame a 801-399-7182.
El participante debe llenar el formulario de inscripción y devolverlo a la División de Promoción de la Salud por lo menos 3 días antes de la clase. Alguien de la oficina llamará y dejar que el participante conoce la tasa de donación para el asiento.
Esta clase también cumple con los requisitos para la reducción de una multa por boletos ocupantes protección violación recibidas en Utah, Nevada, California y Hawaii. Los participantes que asistan a la clase por un boleto, recibirán un certificado al final de la clase para la prueba de asistencia.
Padres y Jóvenes de Clase de Conducción
Ofrecido por 1 1/2 horas a los estudiantes de secundaria y sus padres a lo largo de Weber y Morgan condados en que participan las escuelas secundarias.
Enseñó en la escuela y por lo general están dispuestos a través de los profesores de Educación del conductor en la escuela.
Clase centra en cinco principales causas de las muertes de tráfico relacionadas con:
- Conducir con sueño
- Conducción Distraída
- Conducción agresiva
- El manejar ebrio
- No abrocharse el cinturón
Drivers -Graduated Licensing Leyes
Una clase interactiva con ejemplos, historias y videos sobre cada comportamiento y las leyes de GDL.
El objetivo de la clase es para ayudar a los adolescentes y sus padres a comprender la importancia de tomar las acciones necesarias para mantener a todos a salvo en el vehículo.
Información de Contacto: Mandy Webb, 801-399-7182
Visita Utah Zero Fatalities o llame Jeri para aprender más.
Obtener un Casco de Bicicleta
Bicicletas y Multi-Sport Cascos están disponibles por una donación del Departamento de Salud.
El monto de la donación rangos: entre $ 10- $ 12 cada uno. Esto incluye el servicio apropiado casco.
Para obtener un casco de bicicleta, hacer una cita con Jann Fawcett al 801-399-7186.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I obtain a low cost car seat?
The Children’s First Safety Always Car Seat class is a program that consists of a 2-hour lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice installing and using child restraints properly. Participants must attend the full 2-hour program in order to obtain a low cost seat-for a donation fee.
What do I do with my old or expired car seat?
You can find information about recycling car seats at RecycleYourCarSeat.org .
How can I get a bike or multi-sport helmet?
Bicycle and Multi-Sport Helmets are available for a donation (10-12$) by appointment at the Health Department.
How can I be involved in Safe Kids in my community?
There are several ways you can help spread our message! One way, is by joining the Safe Kids Weber-Morgan Coalition. Another way, would be to join your school’s PTA or PTO and assist with our Green Ribbon Month/Walk to School Day Materials for your school or organization on some injury prevention topics are also available to be checked out. If you would like to donate to Safe Kids Weber Morgan, to help purchase car seats or helmets for families in need, contact Jann Fawcett.
What is Safe Kids Day?
Safe Kids Day is an educational event for the community that promotes injury prevention, safety awareness, and health and wellness in a variety of different areas. Safe Kids Day is held each spring. If you would like to be a sponsor or participate in Safe Kids Day, Please contact: Jann Fawcett or Mandy Webb.
Where can I get more information about the graduated driver license laws?
You can attend a Zero Fatalities Teen Driving Class at a local participating High School. Contact Jeri Boren for dates and times or visit Utah Zero Fatalities .