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| 3257 | 2018-09-11 | Troop D | Back to School: Free Child Safety Booster Seat Giveaway Event |
| TROOP D NEWS RELEASE September 11, 2018 Back to School: Free Child Safety Booster Seat Giveaway Event Moss Bluff — On Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Knights of Columbus and Ward One Fire Department in conjunction with the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force and Louisiana State Police Troop D will hold a free child safety seat check event at the Knights of Columbus building located at 356 East Telephone Road in Moss Bluff. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to ensure child safety seats are properly installed. While supplies last, free booster seats will be provided for children meeting the following criteria: Child and vehicle must be present Child must weigh from 40 to 100 pounds Child must be less than 4 feet 9 inches tall Child must be at least 4 years old Only one seat per child Additionally, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will provide fingerprint ID kits and the Ward One Fire Department will have a fire truck on display. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children. This free inspection will allow the parent/caregiver to speak with a technician that will show the parent/caregiver how to properly install the child restraint and ensure the child is in the appropriate seat for the child’s height and weight. Many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using child safety seats. Anyone who is not able to make this event and would like to have a child safety seat inspected may make an appointment with Louisiana State Police Troop D by calling 337-491-2519. Contact Information: | |||
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