CIPN NewsBlast for July 2009

KIDS’ PLATES ANNOUNCES RE-DESIGNED CIPN WEBSITE:

The Kids’ Plates Program is pleased to announce the launch of the re-designed CIPN website. This website is dedicated to building capacity among California's unintentional injury prevention professionals and advocates. The interactive website features injury prevention tools, resources, ongoing trainings, and networking opportunities. It also provides a centralized location for linked information related to program development, advocacy, social marketing, funding sources, and upcoming events. 

We invite you to visit www.injurypreventionnetwork.org and share the website with your friends and colleagues.

July at a Glance:

June 1- July 4, 2009

National Fireworks Safety Month
For more information, visit http://www.preventblindness.org/. 

June 21- July 5, 2009

Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign
For more information, visit http://www.stopimpaireddriving.org/.

Fireworks Safety Month:

It’s summer time and the weather is getting hot. Families and friends are preparing for some outdoor fun. July is typically known for its celebration of Independence Day and the start of barbeque season. However, these outdoor activities pose additional risk for fires and related injuries. According to FireSafety.gov, each year approximately 10,000 Americans are injured by fireworks and nearly 5,000 are injured by charcoal and propane grill fires. For this reason, CIPN reminds families and friends to avoid potential fire hazards this summer and stay injury-free! 

For more information visit CIPN Fireworks Safety.

Fireworks Safety Tips:

1. Avoid injuries by enjoying public firework displays by trained professionals.
2. If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area.
3. Always read and follow directions and warnings on fireworks.
4. Never wear loose clothing while using fireworks.
5. Never light fireworks indoors or near flammable materials like dry grass.
6. Always have a bucket of water and/or fire extinguisher nearby.
7. Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned.
8. Be sure to supervise children and pets around fireworks at all times.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and FireSafety.gov

CIPN Connects:

If you have a question about fireworks safety or any other injury prevention topic, CIPN may have an answer for you. CIPN's Community Forum allows members to ask questions, share resources, and pass on new information to further injury prevention in California. To join California's injury prevention network, visit CIPN Membership.