Spring waters run cold: Preventing needless drownings in King County
Learn how we partnered with Mother Africa to help prevent needless drownings and increase water safety awareness in King County.
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With a Commitment to Equity: Board of Health Updates King County’s Bike Helmet Policy
On February 17, 2022, the King County Board of Health repealed King County’s bike helmet law, due to discriminatory enforcement of the law. The Board of Health also emphasized the importance of helmet use for bikes, scooters and other similar vehicles and committed to work with community partners to expand access to low and no-cost helmets, provide education on helmet safety, and support the improvements for safer bike infrastructure.
Read MoreNational Injury Prevention Day illuminates the burden of injury and violence in our community
National Injury Prevention Day, November 18, 2021, shines a light on a key public health and safety issue.
Read MoreAs Drowning Deaths Doubled in King County in 2020, Water Safety Is More Important Than Ever
With hot summer days comes an increased desire to cool off in the region’s pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes. But in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed more people towards outdoor activities, King County saw drowning deaths double compared to 2018. Thirty-three people lost their lives in King County waters last year, nearly 70% of which occurred in open water incidents and drowning continues to be the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and teens.
Read MoreProtect your head! Free and low-cost helmets in King County
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all people riding a bike should wear helmets so they can have a safer brain and stronger future. The good news is that affordable bike helmets are available for King County residents.
Read MoreHow to store firearms safely: Lifesaving information for National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and in this time of widespread crisis, it is more important than ever to remember you are not alone. Encourage your loved ones to reach out for help if they need it. It is also especially important to keep your guns safely locked away.
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