Alton’s first ‘Safe Kids injury prevention’ event aims to empower families with essential safety knowledge on ATV, gun, and online risks, plus offers free medical screenings.
Alton Launches First ‘Safe Kids’ Injury Prevention Event
Tomorrow, the Alton community will gather at the Alton Recreation Center for its first-ever “Safe Kids injury prevention” event from 6 PM to 8 PM. This initiative, spearheaded by local authorities and the Hidalgo County Health Department, focuses on educating parents and children about critical safety issues.
A Comprehensive Approach to Safety
The event will cover several vital topics to enhance child safety, including ATV safety, gun safety, online security, and child abuse prevention. “The last thing we want to see, or one of the hardest things we see out on the road is when a child is injured through either negligence or even if it’s just an accident. Maybe we can help prevent injuries in the future,” stated Mark Perez, Alton Police Chief, emphasizing the importance of proactive …