Spring, 2009
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A Note from Merritt Burke, Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator Welcome to the third edition of the University of Delaware Safety Extensions newsletter! In this issue we are fortunate to have several new guest authors, including a local Kent County student summarizing Smyrna High School traffic safety program for the National Youth Traffic Safety Month “Act Out Loud” contest. Additionally, we have articles on seat belts, corporate outreach, bike safety, pedestrian safety, youth education, and windshield safety. I am truly amazed how the newsletter seems to have become the foundation for safety news in Sussex County. Speaking of Sussex County, I would like to briefly inform our readers about the First Annual Cape Henlopen State Park Safety Day in Lewes, DE on April 18 th from 10-2 pm. Cpl. Andy Manning of the Delaware State Parks and I have planned a Safety Fair that includes the following organizations: U.S. Coast Guard, Lewes Fire Department, State Farm Insurance, Lewes Police Department, Delaware State Police, Delaware Fish and Wildlife, DelDOT, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Delaware State Fire School, Lewes Cub Scouts, Quest Fitness and Kayak, Beebe Medical Center, Delaware Surfrider Foundation, Sussex County EMS, Seaford Harley Davidson, Rehoboth Police Department, and Grotto Pizza. There will be interactive activities and informational display tables, including a Bike Rodeo for kids and a SIDNE, impaired driving demo, for teens and adults. Oh, and don’t forget the Lewes Fire Department Fire Rescue Boat Demo off the beach. What an exciting day!
Merritt Burke Safety Extension Associate
Contact me: (302) 856-2585 x584 Email: merritt@udel.edu
In closing, I would like to thank all the safety contributors who have written articles, provided support and allowed me to grow the Community Traffic Safety Program over the last 10 months. Don’t forget, all of the CTSP programs are now on the web at www.udel.edu (click on Safety). Take care and Buckle Up, Merritt Burke Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator (CTSP)
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About OHS Corporate Outreach By: Patricia Bachman, Corporate Outreach Coordinator Hi! I’m Trish Bachman, the Corporate Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Highway Safety. I have been with the staff of OHS for nearly 2 years, and have over 10 years experience working in traffic safety. I am proud to be part of the OHS family, and enjoy working with the community to make our roads safe.
Whether you run a small business, or are a safety manager or employee of a large company, there is something to gain from participating in Corporate Outreach.
Exactly what does a Corporate Outreach Coordinator do? In simple terms, I work with employers across the state to bring traffic safety education and awareness to the hundreds of thousands of people who live and work in Delaware with the goal of saving lives and reducing injury, both on and off the clock. Whether you run a small business, or are a safety manager or employee of a large company, there is something to gain from participating in Corporate Outreach. What is the best part? Participation in Corporate Outreach Programs is absolutely free of charge. Monthly Traffic Safety Newsletter: Each month, I send out an electronic newsletter outlining the major priority area for the month. Each newsletter includes clear graphics and links to program information and resources that are available. The format is perfect for distribution to your internal email list, or to print for your co-workers and associates. Upcoming newsletters include: Bike Safety, DUI awareness, and Motorcycle Safety. Standing Order Distribution of Program Materials: Corporate Partners are given the opportunity to be placed on a Standing Order Distribution List, which enables them to receive program materials in the quantity they require and in the format that best suits the needs of their employees. Each package of materials is designed to reflect the major program of the time frame and may include posters, flyers, and table tents. I enjoy working with the Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinators, who are an invaluable asset to the Corporate Outreach Program. Together, we are here to serve the needs of businesses and agencies statewide for safety presentations, tailgate briefings, interactive programs, and safety fairs. For more information, please go to our website at www.ohs.delaware.gov and click on Corporate Outreach Programs. I look forward to working with you!
If you like what you see, and would like to receive this newsletter via email, please contact Lisa Collins at lcollins@udel.edu to have your name added to our e-list! Contributors are also welcome! Email Merritt@udel.edu to submit your article for consideration. Photos of events and activities pertaining to CTSP programs are welcome! Please include your name, email address, phone number and affiliation.
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Motorists Urged to “Share the Road” By: Lisa Shaw, Community Relations Officer Bicycles vs. Motorists The increased cost of gasoline is changing the way the motoring public gets around town. You’ve probably noticed more motorcycles, more scooters, and more people on foot. But perhaps most noticeable is the increase in bicycle traffic on our roadways. Unfortunately, bicycles may be the toughest vehicles for motorists to spot, which leads to an increased number of crashes involving cyclists.
Fatalities Injuries
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2006 4 119
2007 0 100
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resort beaches, and the intersection of Route 1 and Route 26. Be extremely cautious when driving or cycling in these areas. The Office of Highway Safety urges all bicyclists to wear all appropriate safety gear. Although helmets are not legally required for adult riders, they are 88% effective in mitigating head and brain injuries if the unthinkable happens; wearing a bicycle helmet is the single most effective way to save your life if you’re involved in a bike crash! Also, remember to use shoulders when available, and always ride with the flow of traffic. A bicycle is a vehicle!
Motorists are urged to share the road with cyclists. Cyclists use the shoulder of the road whenever posIn 2007 there were no bicyclist fatalities, and there sible, but there are times the shoulder is not clear were 100 injuries resulting from bicycle crashes. In or is unsafe. Always follow posted speed limits and 2008, bicycle fatalities jumped to six, and injuries avoid aggressive driving behaviors. Also, be extraincreased to 121. The average age of a cyclist invigilant in the low-light conditions of early morning volved in a fatal crash is 54. Further, 26% of the and early evening. Remember, cyclists have as bicycle injuries involved children under age 15. much right to the roadway as a motor vehicle; The peak bicycle crash areas are in Dover, Wilcourtesy and caution can save lives. You may conmington, Newark, Route 1 between Milford and the tact Lisa at lisa.shaw@state.de.us. Pedestrians vs. Motorists It’s a fact; there is more pedestrian traffic across Delaware. Unfortunately, that increase also leads to an increase in traffic crashes involving pedestrians. In 2007, 17 pedestrians were killed and 258 pedestrians were injured. In 2008*, those numbers increased to 21 fatalities and 267 injuries. The average age of a pedestrian involved in a fatal crash is 47. Further, only 14% of the pedestrian injuries involved children under age 15. The problem is clearly an adult one. The peak pedestrian crash areas are in Dover, Milford, Seaford, Laurel, Wilmington, Route 2 (Kirkwood Highway), and Route 40. Be extremely cautious when driving or walking in these areas.
for help. Motorists are urged to be alert for pedestrian traffic. In urban areas, anticipate someone may step out from between parked cars, or may unexpectedly step into the lanes of travel. On highways, be alert for vehicles on the roadside and anticipate someone may be outside the vehicle. When possible, move to the far lane. In rural areas, motorists may encounter pedestrians in the roadway, as many rural roads do not have shoulders. In all cases, obey posted speed limits and avoid aggressive driving behaviors.
We can all do our part to help lower the number of pedestrian traffic crashes. Take precautions; be The Office of Highway Safety urges all pedestrians alert and expect the unexpected, whether walking to be extra-vigilant when walking on the shoulder 2005 2006 2007 2008 of the road, and especially when walking across lanes of travel. It is always safer to cross at inter27 17 21 Fatalities 10 sections, and is essential to obey all traffic signals. 210 269 258 267 Injuries When walking in low-light or dark conditions, always carry a light source and wear light colored or or driving. Together we can make a difference! reflective clothing. If your vehicle becomes dis*2008 data is preliminary abled, it is safer to remain in the vehicle and wait We’re on the Web! Find us at www.ag.udel.edu/extension/safety
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SHS Students Compete in Driving Contest By: Emiley Conboy, Smyrna High School Eagle Eye Community News Every year Act Out Loud, a division at National Organization for Youth Safety sponsors a contest for safe driving. This year five students at Smyrna High School were chosen to participate in the national contest.
Keep your eyes on the road and adhere to the tips and informatio n that will be coming up from the Soaring Eagles. It may just save your life.
Emiley Conboy, Kasey Spadafino, Melissa Hubert, Kailyn Asbury, and Maggie Humphrey are all juniors and are members of the team that is trying to make the roads a safer place. The team name is Soaring Eagles and their motto is “Eagles Drive to Save Lives.” The contest is running March through May. During this time the group will be taping and blogging about their attempts to influence the public to drive safely. The Soaring Eagles are taking several avenues to accomplish their goals. They are running a weekly column in the Eagle Eye portion of the community newspaper, the Smyrna-Clayton Sun Times. To go along with these tips there will be commercials that will be on the morning announcements, as well as posters hung up all over school.
At lunch the team also has done several activities with the student body. There was a bubble-bowing contest with cookie incentives that remind the students to “Blow a Bubble not a Breathalyzer.” For distracted driving the team did surveys regarding unsafe driving with cell phones, I-pods etc. Then an attention game was played with them to show the importance of being attentive in the car. The team has also completed a seat belt check for those students who drive to school. The drivers were given smarties candy for buckling up and a dum-dum lollipop if they weren’t buckled. Overall there were only seven students out of 118 that were unbuckled. Hopefully our check reminded all of the dangers of driving without a seatbelt. Merritt Burke IV, Community Traffic Coordinator at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, lent his expertise to the team. On March 25, he came to the school and assisted the team in painting a “buckle-up” sign on the road.
The team is sponsoring safe driving pledges and is encouraging students and faculty to sign them. There will be pictures taken of students who sign them and they will be put on display.
There is also a Facebook group dedicated This is in an effort to remind students to to the Soaring Eagles and their safe driv- be safe and use their belts on their way ing campaign. Students who support the out of the school. cause are welcome to join. The final results of the contest will be The team also has created a special determined by a vote near the end of the ribbon with a road pattern that will school year. Keep your eyes on the road be given out to those who sup- and adhere to the tips and information g r .o d u port the cause and want to raise that will be coming up from the Soaring o www.Actoutl awareness for the various Eagles. It may just save your life. dangers of bad driving habits. Be sure to track our progress at actoutA member of the team, Kasey load.org. Go to the Smyrna Eagles team Spadafino says, “It’s a great way to pro- page. You can go here May 11-22 and mote the cause of safe driving, and I am vote. You can vote once a day for the excited for the activities to come.” duration of the time.
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Walk-Smart 101 By: Cindy Genau, Community Traffic Safety, University of Delaware At the University of Delaware and throughout Newark, there is definitely a lot more foot traffic as spring begins to become a reality. However, I am not sure all of those walking passed Pedestrian Safety 101. I see way too many people ignoring the basic rules of pedestrian safety. They put themselves in danger as they are so vulnerable for injury as a pedestrian. Be “Walk-Smart” and follow these five simple rules: 1. Be visible. Have some reflective material on your body – I don’t want to hurt you, but I need to see you. It is the law (most of us don’t know this) to carry a flashlight when you are walking at night. 2. Make sure you stop at the edge of the curb or road to make eye contact with the motorist to make sure he sees you stepping into the road. Sometimes it is hard to judge whether or not the pedestrian is going to cross and that confuses drivers unless you make eye contact with them. 3. It is illegal to hitchhike! 4. Pedestrians must obey all traffic signals. Use the traffic lights and pedestrian traffic signals that are at intersections. They are there to assist you to cross in the safest way. That concept doesn’t work if you don’t use them. If pedestrians cross outside the intersection, right-of-way, or crosswalk, they must yield to the motorist. 5. If your vehicle breaks down, stay in the car and call #77 or 9-1-1 for help. Standing on the side of the roadway is dangerous ---don’t risk walking. You are much safer in your car, buckled up. Walk Smart by following Pedestrian Safety rules 101. Think before you cross to make walking a safe and enjoyable experience for all road users. You may contact Cindy at (302) 831-8965, or at cgenau@udel.edu.
1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival in Dover, Delaware By: Nyia McCants, ATOD Project Coordinator, Dover High School CDYC/YELL and its advisors, Nyia McCants, Project Coordinator and Tina Lanouette, Wellness Center Social Worker are coordinating the 1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival on April 25, 2009 at Dover High School from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This event is one of two major events made possible as a result of the United States Department of Education - Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse grant awarded to Capital School District last June. The newly formed Dover High School chapter of the Central Delaware Youth Coalition has joined with the previously existing YELL student group to form CDYC/YELL. This group of young people is dedicated to reducing alcohol abuse among underage drinkers, changing the negative perception that alcohol is less harmful by all - students, parents and the community at large, and reducing death and injury of youth on Delaware’s highways, in schools, and communities through preventive programs. This fun-filled community event will feature AfroFlow Recording Artist, Mike E. Dover High School is just one of the stops along his tour which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Merritt Burke, from the University of Delaware Community Traffic Safety Program (CTSP) will introduce youth to SIDNE to show how driving under the influence can impact the driver. In addition, youth can preregister to participate in a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Tennis Clinic/Competition, and Battle of the Bands. Adults can visit the exhibits which will provide information on prevention and intervention services available in the community to address substance abuse, healthy relationships, and safety. There will also be vendors on site selling various items to the community! Contact Nyia at nyia.mccants@capital.k12.de.us.
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Windshield Safety By: Thomas Huff, President and CEO of Mr. Go -Glass You’re driving down the road when you see an object flying towards you. It hits your windshield with a bang before you can avoid it. The impact point starts small and quickly spreads across your windshield.
“. . .the windshield is now considered the third most important safety feature in your vehicle behind seat belts and air bags.”
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tant consideration is the use of seatbelts, but even if an occupant does not wear their seat belt, if their windshield stays and the passenger is retained in the vehicle, their chance for survival is much greater.
At some point in your life, this has probably happened to you. Your first call may have been to your insurance company to check your coverage and deductible. Although millions of windshields are replaced every year, a windshield is a more important part of your vehicle than you may realize.
Today’s vehicles are designed so the glass in the car and the windshield specifically provide roof strength in the case of a rollover accident. A rule of thumb is that the occupant of a vehicle has about 5 inches of clearance between their head and the roof. In the case of a rollover accident, if the roof is crushed because the windshield fails, Most people assume their windshield’s the chances of injury from a roof crush function is the same today as it was increase greatly. when Henry Ford put them in the Model T – to keep the bugs and rain out of Finally, passenger side air bags are the passenger compartment. Today, designed to brace themselves against your windshield is designed to serve the windshield during deployment. If many other functional purposes includ- the windshield is detached from the ing: heating / cooling management, vehicle during an accident, the air bag sound deafening, and mobile phone has nothing to brace itself against and communication. will not cushion the passenger. In addition, as vehicle performance and design has improved, the windshield is now considered the third most important safety feature in your vehicle behind seat belts and air bags. There are three critical safety considerations related to your windshield: passenger retention, rollover strength, and air bag performance. Each of these functions depends on the proper installation of a windshield to function properly.
When you or your insurance company select a company to replace your windshield, research the replacement process in advance to ensure you or your insurance company have selected a company that follows proper installation procedures. Websites such as www.safewindshields.org are good resources for consumers.
Thomas Huff is President / CEO of Mr. Go-Glass, a leading auto glass installaThe odds of surviving a crash are sub- tion company on the Delmarva Peninstantially greater if vehicle occupants sula. remain in the vehicle. The most impor-
Mr. Go-Glass, the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety are
co-sponsoring a Safety Day on Saturday May 9 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at our Lewes store located on 1400 Highway One. Contact Tom Huff or Ric Ross at 302-645-9340 for more information. We are hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving, with the SIDNE (Simulated Impaired Driving Experience) Program. The date was selected, in part, because it is “Prom Season” and we hope to further reinforce to students the importance of making safe choices on Prom Night. Other contributors include: Tile Market, WaWa, Cape Wine & Spirits, Gallo Real Estate, Jeanine O’Donnell/State Farm Insurance, and Citizens Bank.
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Delaware Business, Industry, Education (BIE) Alliance By: Robin Agar, Program Coordinator The Delaware Business, Industry, Education (BIE) Alliance has served Delaware schools for more than three decades, creating and coordinating free educational programs utilizing volunteers from the business community. BIE is funded through the Delaware Department of Education, serving more than 28,000 Delaware students annually. BIE brings business people into the schools and educators into the business community, tapping into their common interests, investments and needs to build practical working relationships between the partners. We have a variety of programs that we coordinate, all of which are dependent on community businesses and their involvement. The What in the World? program exposes students to occupations that utilize math, science, or a technology by bringing business professionals into the school to share their occupational skills and expertise with the students. This exciting, interactive program allows Delaware students to explore career paths that they may have otherwise been unaware of. It’s a wonderful way for them to relate their education to their future. This program can be organized for grades 3-12 and it will reach over 11,500 students in the state of Delaware in the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers and administrators love the program because it addresses state content standards while showing students that the very subjects they are learning in school today will be necessary for their future careers. The presenters are a diverse group with years of experience in their fields who have a desire to show our students how important education is. An added bonus to the program is that it can also be used to impart safety information to our students. Since Merritt Burke has joined the program in early 2009, he alone has reached about 1,300 students. He is able to talk to them about the importance of education while also stressing traffic safety. The interactive part of his presentation, using fatal vision goggles is fascinating to the students. He is truly making an impression on the students that he speaks to and he is educating them about traffic safety as well as on how their education is crucial to their future. Anyone who is interested in learning more about BIE and our programs can go to our website at: www.bie.k12.de.us or contact Robin Agar at ragar@bie.k12.de.us or 302-284-8141.
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Teachers and administrators love the program because it addresses state content standards while showing students that the very subjects they are learning in school today will be necessary for their future careers.
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Meteorologist Jennifer Walker WBOC News
“Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.“ John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
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What You Need to Know When Towing A Camper By: Rita Baty, Delaware Camping Center, Inc. It's fun traveling with your home as you explore the different regions of the country. However, before you leave home on your first trip, there are many things you'll need to take into consideration before you can safely tow your camper to your destination.
“Out of control swaying is a very dangerous situation and has caused many campers to be found on the shoulder of the road ...“
Make sure the tow vehicle is the proper size and has the tow capacity for your camper. This information can be found in your owner’s manual or contact your dealer with your vehicle identification number (VIN #) for the maximum tow rating on your vehicle. The hitch equipment to safely connect your tow vehicle to your trailer is essential. You will need a brake control to control the electric brakes on your camper. The brake control sends electric impulses through the trailer wiring to apply the electric brakes on your camper. The brake control is adjustable to vary how much braking is applied by your camper so that your tow vehicle and camper stop safely by applying the brakes equally at the same time. An adjustable hitch head that can be raised or lowered to match the level height of your camper is also needed. Weight distribution is very important in maintaining the proper center of gravity in an RV. This is accomplished by using load equalizer bars. These bars are adjustable so that the weight of you camper is equal from front to back. If too much load is behind the trailer axle, the camper will have a tendency for the rear end to sway when being towed. One of the most important pieces of tow equipment is the sway control. There are different types of sway controls available but their job is the same. Sway controls stop your camper from swaying side to side out of control if a semi-truck passes you causing a vacuum or you find yourself off the roadway and jerk the wheel back
onto the roadway. Out of control swaying is a very dangerous situation and has caused many campers to be found on the shoulder of the road on its side or down an embankment on its roof. RVs are large and have many blind spots. Mirrors properly installed on your tow vehicle that are wide enough to allow you to see completely down the side of your camper can help prevent serious accidents. These mirrors allow you to see that the road is clear to pull out to pass or return to the lane after passing. The last safe towing feature you should have is the break away switch on your camper. This switch has a removable pin with a steel cable attached. This cable must be connected to the tow vehicle at a solid point, usually on the hitch or hitch head. If the camper becomes disconnected from the tow vehicle for any reason, the pin is pulled from the switch by the cable and the electric brakes are applied stopping the camper. In order to keep your friends and family safe on your next trip, remember: If your tow vehicle is not large enough to safely tow your camper – Don’t Do It! If you don’t have an electric brake control – Don’t Do It! If the proper hitch equipment, load equalizer bars and sway control are not installed – Don’t Do It! If you can’t see all the way down the sides of your camper in the mirrors – Don’t Do It! The lives you save may be yours and mine.
Delaware Camping Center is located on 20983 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE. Find them on the web at: delawarecamptingctr.com.
Buckle Up, Drive Safe, Camp Safe, Be Safe
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Warmer Weather Brings Time for Spring Cleaning By: Mike Lowe, Senior Instructor for Public Education, Delaware State Fire School A serious fire hazard around our homes is simple clutter. Combustibles too close to heat sources can cause a fire quickly. Never place paint, gasoline or hazardous materials near heaters or appliances. Take all things recyclable to the nearest facility. Newspapers, boxes and magazines can be a serious fire load and are easily discarded in a manner safe to the environment. The Delaware No Person No person No person
Department of Natural Resources also reminds us that: shall dispose of refuse by open burning shall have an open burn of a salvage nature shall burn fallen leaves.
You should also check with DNREC regarding others regulations that affect disposal of household materials. Just a few simple rules and common sense will keep our homes safer from fire this Spring. For further information regarding your families Safety from Fire contact the Delaware State Fire School 302-739-4773.
Grill Safety By: Mike Lowe, Senior Instructor for Public Education, Delaware State Fire School Food cooked on the grill is a tasty treat. The Delaware State Fire School reminds you that outdoor cooking can also lead to tragedy. Use common sense and remember to cook safely. Use charcoal lighter fluid safely. Never use gasoline to start or freshen a fire. Gasoline is explosive and much too dangerous to use on grills. Be cautious with charcoal lighter fluid also. Use on coals only before the fire is lit. If you try to make the fire bigger by adding more fluid, the heat of the coals can ignite the stream of fluid and burn back into the can causing it to explode in your hand. Try using electric starters in place of lighter fluids. Place grills on a steady surface. Do not use on balconies or under awnings. Never bring a grill inside. The carbon monoxide produced can be dangerous in an enclosed space. Have a container of water or garden hose ready to extinguish a fire. Keep children away from fires and grills. Soak coals after cooking. Coals can remain hot for days.
If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it. Margaret Fuller (1810 - 1850)
Check out this month’s featured website: www.fatalvision.com
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Alcohol poisoning, date rape, alcohol-related crashes, failing grades, STDs, unintentional pregnancy, aggressive behavior, impaired driving and even death are often overlooked by teenagers as potential consequences of drinking alcohol. Peer pressure and the need to fit in are unfortunately too often reason enough for young people to put themselves at risk. Use the Fatal Vision Impairment Simulation Goggles and lesson plan to deliver a dramatic and memorable demonstration. With prom season fast approaching, now is the time to take action and help our teens realize the truly dangerous consequences of underage drinking. Kit includes: five Fatal Vision goggles: White, Bronze, Red, Silver, and Black Label, clear, one roll yellow and black “walk-the-line” tape, Fatal Vision carrying case, five Fatal Vision cloth bags, cleaning cloth, Fatal Vision program guide on CD, Underage Drinking: Know the Facts, Know the Risks, DVD.
Elbert N. And Anne V. Carvel Research and Education Center 16483 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: (302) 856-7303 Fax: (302) 856-1845
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Calendar of Events April , 2009
National Work Zone Safety Month Contact: Richard Toulson at (302) 659-4072
April 18, 2009
1st Annual Cape Henlopen Safety Day Cape Henlopen State Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: Merritt Burke at merritt@udel.edu Earth Day Cleanup Cape Henlopen State Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: Melissa Dombrowski at Delaware@surfrider.org
April 22, 2009
Earth Day
April 25, 2009
1st Annual CDYC/YELL Youth Festival Contact: Nyia McCants at (302) 672-1526 x2573
May 12-15, 2009
Child Passenger Safety Technician Class Delaware State Fire School Contact: Cindy Genau (302) 831-4973
May 22, 2009
Drug and Alcohol Youth Summit Delaware State University from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Contact: Nyia McCants at (302) 672-1526 x2573
June 6, 2009
Safety Day at Brecknock Park, Camden, DE Brecknock Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: Jim Brown at (302) 672-7635
July 4th
Have a safe holiday!! Leave the pyrotechnics to the experts!!
Informative Websites: DE Office of Highway Safety www.ohs.delaware.gov University of Delaware Cooperative Extension www.rec.udel.edu DE Safe Kids Coalition www.usa.safekids.org/ state_display.cfm National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.gov For information on impaired vision goggles and the SIDNE go-kart: www.fatalvision.com HERO Campaign www.herocampaign.org Virtual Bar Educator www.b4udrink.org Delaware YMCA www.ymcade.org
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