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Safe Kids Pennsylvania participates in many national campaigns for weekly, monthly and seasonal safety observances. Do not miss an opportunity to inform parents and caregivers with timely reminders, tips and event information. The safety calendar below offers story ideas. Please share this information with your communities.
Because when it comes to keeping kids happy, active and safe, we’re all in this together!
For media inquiries, contact: Jessica Ritter at (717) 766-1616 x103 or jritter@atspa.org
Calendar
Upcoming Awareness Dates
- February: National Burn Awareness Week
- March: Brain Injury Prevention Month; National Poison Prevention Week
- April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month; National Window Safety Week; National Playground Safety Week
- May: National Water Safety Month; National Bike Safety Month; National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
- June: Home Safety Month
- July: National Fireworks Safety Month
- August: Back to School Safety Month; Stop on Red Week
- September: Child Passenger Safety Month; Baby Safety Month; Concussion Awareness Day; Child Passenger Safety Week and Seat Check Saturday
- October: Pedestrian Safety Month; SIDS Awareness Month; Fire Prevention Week; National School Bus Safety Week; Teen Driver Safety Week
- December: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Press Releases
October is SIDS Awareness Month -October 2024
June is Home Safety Month -June 2024
Spring Forward into Safety! March Time Change Safety Topics -March 2024
Tips for Safe Holiday Gift Giving -November 2023; in collaboration with ATSPA
Tips for Trick-or-Treating -October 2023 (Halloween Safety); in collaboration with ATSPA
Urge Drivers to Stop Illegal School Bus Passing -October 2023 (School Bus Safety Week)
Stay Safe During Summer Celebrations -June 2023 (Firework Safety); in collaboration with ATSPA
Be Sure to Keep Safety in Mind Over the Holidays this Year -November 2022 (Holiday Safety)
Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape. -October 2022 (Fire Prevention Week); in collaboration with ATSPA
Prevent Unintentional Falls During Window Safety Week -April 2022; in collaboration with ATSPA
Focus on Medication Safety During Poison Prevention Week -March 2022
2022 Burn Awareness Week – Feb. 1, 2022; in collaboration with ATSPA
Safe Toy Tips for 2021 Holiday Season – Nov. 22, 2021; in collaboration with ATSPA
Winter Safety Tips to Help Kids and Families Stay Injury-Free -December 18, 2020
Safe Toy Tips for the 2020 Holiday Season -November 19, 2020; in collaboration with ATSPA
Halloween Safety Tips -October 22, 2020; in collaboration with ATSPA
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