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RedHawks to Host Child Car Seat Event

Published on September 18, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and Safe Kids Oklahoma are teaming up to sponsor a car seat check from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event will take place in the RedHawks' parking lot at the corner of Reno and Joe Carter Avenues in downtown Oklahoma City.

Technicians will be on hand to install car seats and to check previously installed seats.

"Studies show that four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly," said Lauren Farrah, Executive Director at Safe Kids Oklahoma. "Events like this give parents and caregivers a chance to make sure their car seats are properly installed and to ensure that they are using the correct type for each child's age, size and weight."

A very limited number of free cars seats will be available to families who qualify for programs such as food stamps, WIC, or Sooner Care on a first-come, first-served basis.

"We encourage families and caregivers to stop by and make sure they have all car seats properly installed," Farrah said. "Our goal is to be sure that occupants in each car leave the event safer than when they arrived."

"The RedHawks are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office," said RedHawks President & General Manager Michael Byrnes. "OHSO is among the leaders in communicating important safety measures to the public, and their partnership with Safe Kids in organizing these events further shows what an asset they are to our community."

For more information about Oklahoma's occupant protection laws, car seat guidelines, and other seat check events across the state, visit www.ohso.ok.gov.

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