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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation to recognize April 3 - 9, 2016 as Safety Seat Checkup Week. (Est. Time: 5 Min.)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board of Supervisors authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation to recognize April 3 - 9, 2016 as Safety Seat Checkup Week.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Automobile collisions are the number one preventable cause of death of children and young adults. Annually, in California, more than 90 child passengers under the age of 15 are killed and more than 10,000 are injured in automobile collisions. It is estimated that 45% of the injuries to child occupants ages four to eight could be prevented with the use of booster seats. It also is estimated that 90 percent of child safety seats are used incorrectly.
California Vehicle Code requires all occupants in a vehicle to be properly restrained and child occupants under the age of eight must be properly restrained in either a safety seat or booster seat, in the back seat of a vehicle. Drivers who fail to ensure passengers are properly restrained may be ticketed and points may be added to their driving record.
April 3 - 9, 2016 is Safety Seat Checkup Week. The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors joins SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. in supporting and promoting safety seatbelts for all passengers.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1. Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of the Chair on a Proclamation recognizing April 3 - 9, 2016 as Safety Seat Checkup Week.
2. Clerk of the Board to return signed Proclamation to Health and Human Services Agency at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Don Ashton, M.P.A., Director