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11/29/2011 - Mik and Nero - Safety Street Comic Book featured at Clackamas County Libraries or Download for Free - The Mik and Nero - Safety Street Comic Book offers children a variety of safety messages while having fun. This comic, along with others in the series is available at North Clackamas Libraries free of charge. They can also be downloaded at http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/kids/

11/29/2011 - Mik and Nero - Safety Street Activity Book featured at Clackamas County Libraries or Download for Free - This is the most popular book of the Mik and Nero series and has been outreached to thousands of children at local libraries, safety fairs and community events. The activity book features lots for kids to do while they learn about traffic safety. Topics include helmet use, bicycle and pedestrian safety and rail road safety.

07/27/2011 - The Real Undercover Boss - How Plaid Pantry CEO Chris Girard is Keeping Alcohol Out of the Hands of Youth - According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (2005) three teens die from drinking and driving daily. That statistic is not just about youth in New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago, but here in Oregon as well. In Clackamas County, one in four 8th-graders and nearly 40 percent of 11th-graders reported drinking within the last 30 days. Fortunately, there are a host of local agencies working to reduce and prevent underage drinking altogether. One of the most important, yet unrecognized pieces of the prevention effort is enforcement. Each year Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and local police departments conduct alcohol compliance details in an effort to reduce underage drinking.

03/11/2011 - A NEW CLASS! Home Safety Assessment for Anyone Who Supervises Children 6 months to 3 years. - FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND ANYONE WHO SUPERVISES CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS Date: April 4, May 2, 2011 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Please arrive 10 minutes early Location: The Safety Store The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, in the Atrium 501 N Graham, Portland, OR 97227 Parking: Free. Follow signs on campus to Parking Structure #2 Registration: Required. Limited seating. Call 503-413-4600 Cost: Free! Content: Basic Home Safety Assessment: Identify top safety hazards in and around the home Safety Planning: Overview of possible safety solutions

12/13/2010 - State Fire Marshal urges Holiday Fire Safety - With the holiday season in full swing, State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson cautions everyone to keep fire safety in mind when decorating and entertaining. Although it's a happy and exciting time of year, don't let the festivities distract you from keeping your family and guests safe from fire, says Simpson. By following a few important safety tips for Christmas trees, decorations and candles, you can help ensure your holidays remain happy.

11/29/2010 - Winter Driving Tips from ODOT - Whenever theres a chance of stormy conditions, Oregon Department of Transportation officials encourage drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter driving conditions and drive with extra caution. Click on the attached file for a comprehensive list of things you can do to drive safe this winter.

09/13/2010 - CLACKAMAS COUNTY REDUCED COST CAR SEATS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES - NEW SCHEDULE - Car Seat Safety Checks are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month by appointment only. Call Wendy Hays at 503-655-8234 to schedule a 20-30 minute appointment an appointment, please provide the following information childs name, height, weight, date of birth and age; the year, make and model of the vehicle that will be used; parents name and phone number. BRING YOUR CARS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND CAR SEAT MANUAL IF YOU HAVE ONE.

05/16/2010 - 2nd Place Winner - Teen Triple Threat - Safe Driving Contest - Congratulations to Stephanie Cox from Molalla High School for taking 2nd place in the Teen Triple Threat - Safe Driving Contest. Stephanies script focuses texting while driving and incorporates real life and fiction.

05/15/2010 - 3rd Place Winner - Teen Triple Threat - Safe Driving Contest - Congratulations to Rachel Wallace from Molalla High School for taking 3rd place in the Teen Triple Threat - Safe Driving Contest. Rachel's script focuses on sharing the road and the dangerous of texting while driving.

05/10/2010 - Safe Communities is Now on Facebook and You Tube - Join us on our facebook site: Clackamas County Safe Communities. Featured are safety videos, a calendar of upcoming events and our photo gallery. We look forward to seeing you there! Also, we have lots of safety themed videos posted on our You Tube account at Clackamas Safe Communities. You will see professionally produced videos, videos made by local teens and other interesting news stories and event coverage. We hope to see you there!

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