Announcements
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month- April 2023
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic, and while drivers texting behind the wheel tops an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include: talking (on the phone or to others in the car), setting the navigation, adjusting what you’re listening to, drinking coffee, applying makeup, and more. By driving distracted, seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash are lost. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving killed 3,142 people in 2020.
Resources:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Safety Council
- Neighbors Public Safety Service
- End Distracted Driving.org
- Family Safe Driving Agreement
Internet Safety Day- February 7, 2023
Safer Internet Day is an international awareness event which encourages safer internet use, especially among children and students. It emphasizes all aspects of online safety, including cyberbullying, social media, digital identity, etc... This year's focus is "sextortion," specifically financial sextoration, which focuses on associated online risks and the importance of parents talking with their children about the risks.
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