Press Release - 09-16-2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 16, 2022

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES

Free Inspections by Appointment Offered Year-Round

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today reminded parents and caregivers in Erie and Niagara counties that free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians are available on Sunday, September 18 in Niagara Falls, Pendleton and Grand Island; Monday, September 19 in Clarence; Tuesday, September 20 in Buffalo and Alden; Wednesday, September 21 in Orchard Park; Thursday, September 22 in Colden; and on Friday, September 23 in North Collins.

When: Sunday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Pendleton Station Market, Campbell Boulevard, Pendleton

When: Sunday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lewiston Fire Company Number 2, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls
For more information on these Niagara County events, contact Cathleen Davis at (716) 438-3464 or [email protected].

When: Sunday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO Grand Island Substation, 1865 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Monday, September 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO Clarence Substation, 2 Town Place, Clarence
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Tuesday, September 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Oishei Children’s Hospital, 818 Ellicott Street (Ellicott and High Street Entrance), Buffalo
For more information on this event, contact Benjamin Kasper at (716) 323-2624 or [email protected]

When: Tuesday, September 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO Alden Substation, 3311 Wende Rd, Alden
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Wednesday, September 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO Elma Substation, 1600 Bowen Rd, Elma
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Wednesday, September 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Windom Fire Company, 3736 Abbott Road, Orchard Park
For more information, contact Officer Kristen Mazur at (716) 662-6444 or [email protected].

When: Thursday, September 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO Colden Substation, 8812 State Rd, Colden
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

When: Friday, September 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ECSO North Collins Substation, 10569 Gowanda State Rd., North Collins
For more information on this event, contact Sgt. Amy Parisi at (716) 858-3270 or [email protected]

These events are part of a year-long safety initiative in which state and local law enforcement agencies and various community safety partners offer free car seat inspections. Trained technicians use the “Learn, Practice, and Explain” model to educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat for their child’s age and size and their vehicle, so it can be used correctly every time.

Those who cannot attend one of these free car seat check events can make an appointment with a local fitting station. Find more information on upcoming car seat check events near you.  See additional information on car seats and booster seats, including installation help and car seat recommendations, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.

In addition to car seat inspections, parents and caregivers can view a series of videos produced by NHSTA on proper installation of rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and booster seats. NHTSA also offers information on registering a child safety seat and finding the right car seat based a child’s age and size.

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