OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) — Tioga County Public Health is receiving another grant award.
$10,000 is coming from the Floyd Hooker Foundation for two initiatives protecting kids: the Child Passenger Safety Program and the “Helmet First, Ride Second” program, which is new. The funding will cover the purchase of child car safety seats and helmets.
“The new “Helmet First, Ride Second” Bicycle Helmet Program expands Tioga County Public Health’s injury‑prevention efforts by providing bicycle helmet education, professional helmet fittings, and no‑cost bicycle helmets for children ages 14 and younger, helping reduce preventable bicycle‑related injuries and promote safe riding habits. Wearing a properly fitted helmet greatly reduces the risk of head injuries in children—injuries that can be fatal or lead to long‑lasting developmental, cognitive, or physical effects—making early helmet use a critical part of keeping kids safe,” according to a news release.
Two weeks ago, the department received $5,000 from the Community Foundation of South Central New York for Tioga County’s child passenger safety program.
