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Show A m Community Safety Week draws attention to leading causes of death THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - Page IS Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children. In 199S, more than 1,500 child pedestrians were killed by automobiles, and 500 children under the age of five drowned in the United States. According to estimates by the Utah Safety Council, deaths from unintentional injuries in public places are on the rise. The good news is that these tragedies are almost always preventable. Raising awareness about these risks so that they can be prevented is the goal of Community Safety Week - June The Utah Safety Council in conjunction with the National Safety Council urges parents to teach children to look before crossing streets, and to cross at designated crossings Tiana Christensen, a 1997 graduate of Monticello High School, was awarded the Hilldale Award whenever possible. One third from the University of Wisconsin-MadisoThe Hilldale award is a generous grant of $3,000 from of pedestrian injuries are the Hilldale Foundation and the Wisconsin State Legislature given to a student for research work in caused by people darting out collaboration with their faculty advisor. The advisor receives an additional $1 ,000 for help with the into street and a by pedestrians research. Tiana's and Dr. Arthur Glenberg's research project is entitled Reading Comprehension of traffic often entering Young Readers: A Measure of Indexing". Tiana has just finished her junior year at the University of from between parked cars. Wisconsin-Madisowhere she is studying psychology and psychological anthropology. She is the Improper crossings account for daughter of Christine Christensen of Monticello and Don and Dianne Christensen of Sandy. almost 35 percent of pedestrian Courtesy photo injuries to children aged 14 and under. The Utah Safety Council also encourages parents to establish and adhere to water safety rules including: Never leave your child In 1999, about 40,800 over 50 mph the vehicle is of the annual observance of Americans were killed and traveling. National Safety Month, which alone near water. Always use approved perDon't drink and drive. about 2.2 million suffered diswas originated by the National sonal floatation devices to keep Prepare your vehicle for Safety Council five years ago. abling injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Fatal crashes the road. Other weeks focus on workFor longer trips, allow place, home and community reached their highest level in July 1999, with 3,950 deaths enough travel time for fre- safety. For more information in the United States. In Utah, quent breaks. Drowsiness can about improving safety on our 359 individuals lost their lives reduce reaction time. roads visit the Utah Safety due to motor vehicle crashes Drive defensively and Council's home page at http: in 1999 with 46 deaths occur- friendly. www.use.state.ut.us or call in Follow the level the of the rules 0 3 or (800) ring July, highest (801) of any month. The total cost road. FourTrax Foreman if outside the Salt Lake of motor vehicle injuries Week is part metro area. Driving Safety KitminuM uly brrMin the United States throughout in 1999 was about $192.2 bilThe first ATV with lion. Given the statistics for We never know the love of our parents for us till summer driving deaths, drivelectric shifting. we have become parents. ers need to take extra steps to Henry Ward Beecher The Foreman ES features our protect their families on the exclusive Electric Shift Program road this summer, says Rob(ESP) that allows you to upshift 18-2- 4. left-right-le- n. mid-bloc- k, n Dont let roadways be killers this summer 262-540- ft your child afloat. The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that nearly 9 out of 10 drowning victims were not wearing personal floatation devices (life jackets). Remember, Life jackets float, you don't. Remove toys from in and near the pool when not in use. Toys attract children to a pool. kit Always have a first-aiand emergency phone contacts nearby. The best childproofing device is constant adult supervision, said Robert Parenti, president of the Utah Safety Council. Children can wander into a dangerous situation when their parents or other adult supervisor loses sight of them for just minutes," he warns. The Utah Safety Council ert Parenti, Utah Safety Council President. diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. For more information call the Utah 0 Safety Council at (801) 262-540- if outor (800) side the Salt Lake Metro or visit our home page at http: 933-594- 3, www,vi$e.gtate,vt,ys. Community Safety Week is part of the annual observance of National Safety Month, originated by the National Safety Council five years ago. Other weeks focus on work- place, home and driving safely. ,,fr i Five-spee- ES I"'! Safety Council has designated 4 Driving Safety June 25-Ju- ly Week. The Utah Safety Council offers the following tips to keep summer road trips from turning into tragedies: Everyone buckle up... kids in back! Safety belts can reduce a drivers chance of fatal injury by 50 percent. 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