GREAT SITES FOR TEACHING ABOUT… Fire Safety Week (October 8-14, 2000)
Each year, the National Fire Protection Association recognizes the calendar week in which October 9 falls as Fire Prevention Week. On October 9, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire started, killing 250 people and causing more than $160 million dollars in property damage. Fire Prevention Week is an excellent opportunity to teach -- and re-teach -- children about the dangers of fire and how to prevent fire and fire-related injuries.

Kidd Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site for kids introduces Kidd Safety and teaches some important safety lessons for youngsters.

Vince & Larry's Safety City
Go on an adventure with Vince & Larry, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's crash-test dummies and your guides to this fun and informative site about car, bicycle, school bus, and pedestrian safety. (Grades: K-6)

FEMA for Kids
Part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Web site, this section is devoted to kids. (Grades: 2-8)

Farm Safety Just 4 Kids
The mission of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids is to prevent childhood farm-related injuries, health risks, and fatalities. (Grades: K-8 & Parents)

• Child Safety
  • Product Recalls
    • Toys

KidsSafe
An informational guide designed to assist parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

A Grandparents Guide to Family Nuturing & Safety

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The NCADV is the oldest national organization representing grassroots organizations and individuals working to assist and empower battered women and their children.

California Poison Control System Answer Book
Commonly-asked Questions about Poisonings and Prevention

Seymour Safely Says
A great kids eye safety site from the American Optometrists Association.

Eye Safety for Children
A special section on the American Academy of Opthamology web site.

School Bus Safety Rules
Safety rules from Robin Padgett, aka "Busmom," who for 14 years has been driving a school bus for Lynchburg (Virginia) Schools.