In recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day on Wednesday, July 31, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chairman Mike Causey encourages the media to attend a demonstration that shows the danger of leaving a child in a hot car for just minutes.
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As temperatures soar during the week of Independence Day, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids North Carolina Chair Mike Causey reminds people of the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars, even for just a few minutes.
As the July 4th holiday approaches, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey reminds parents and caregivers about the importance of water safety to reduce child drownings in pools and all bodies of open water.
It's not officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: Eight drowning deaths have been reported along North Carolina's coast in the past month. The cause of six of them? Rip currents.
As the summer season quickly approaches, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children in cars by launching a statewide summer safety campaign: "Baby, It's Hot Inside."
In recognition of 2019 National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 3-9, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents of the causes of burn injuries and the resources of burn care available.
As we all get ready to tune in to Super Bowl LIII on February 3rd, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey wants to make sure you can enjoy the game safely and without worry.
It’s that time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays, parties are scheduled, and, as a result, travel spikes. Due to the increase in traveling opportunities, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C.
Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at one of more than 70 Operation Medicine Drop events around the state on Saturday, October 27.
Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at one of more than 70 Operation Medicine Drop events around the state on Saturday, October 27.
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey is partnering with several agencies to host a statewide initiative to help parents and children in communities affected by flooding.
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey is partnering with several agencies to host a statewide initiative to help parents and children in communities affected by flooding.
A pediatric emergency room doctor from Duke University Medical Center and state officials appealed to parents, grandparents and child care-givers to make sure children are properly restrained when they get into a car.
A pediatric emergency room doctor from Duke University Medical Center and state officials appealed to parents, grandparents and child care-givers to make sure children are properly restrained when they get into a car.
August is Back to School Safety Month, and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey who also serves as the Chair for SafeKids NC reminds students, parents, and motorists to use extra caution as students walk, drive, or ride the bus to school.
In recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day on Tuesday, July 31, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chairman Mike Causey along with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Director Mark Ezzell will demonstrate the danger of leaving a child in a hot car for just one minute.
In recognition of National Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Day on Tuesday, July 31, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chairman Mike Causey along with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Director Mark Ezzell will demonstrate the danger of leaving a child in a hot car for just one minute.
As this weekend’s temperatures climb into the 90s, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars, even for just a few minutes.
As the summer swimming season kicks into full gear, Safe Kids North Carolina, a statewide program housed within the North Carolina Department of Insurance and Office of State Fire Marshal, is reminding parents and caregivers about important safety tips to reduce child drownings.
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is pleased to announce the 2018 statewide Operation Medicine Drop/Take Back Event was the most successful medication take-back campaign held in North Carolina since coordinated take-back efforts began in 2010.
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This week marks Safe Kids: Playground Safety Awareness Week and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey wants to ensure children in North Carolina stay safe now and throughout the summer.
It’s Youth Sports Safety Month and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has some sports safety tips to ensure parents, coaches, and kids are well educated on the safest practices.
Safe Kids NC is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide and the Consumer Electronics Association to promote National TV Safety Day as a means of preventing childhood deaths and injuries because of televisions that tip over.
We all know school zones can be unsafe places for students, but a recent research study from Safe Kids Worldwide confirms there is a problem at school zones across the U.S.
With the possibility of snow this week coupled with the current bone chilling temperatures, Safe Kids NC wants to remind parents of the best ways to stay safe when traveling. Winter weather can bring a combination of potentially life-threatening conditions including sleet, snow and