Governor Laura Kelly has Proclaimed today National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas. This is the second year for this annual observance, which shines a light on the need for injury and violence preventions.
Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than all diseases combined. Using safety practices, products and smart policies, may of these deaths are preventable. Safety advocates across the Country are working together to educate families and community leaders about creating and supporting safer environments.
At noon, the public is invited to take part in a live National conversation about the top injury and violence concerns, during a one-hour twitter chat using the hastag: “Be Injury Free”. Tonight Downtown Topeka, will be lighting up green in support of these efforts. Safe Kids Kansas appreciates their commitment to a safer Kansas and invites others to join in raising awareness of injury prevention.
