Bike Safety
Riding a bicycle can be a fun and healthy way to get around. Knowing basic bike safety tips and properly fitting your bike helmet will keep you riding safely. We offer custom-fit bike helmets for a reduced price for VRFA residents only. Please call for our available sizes.
Car Seats
Keeping your child safely secured in a properly installed and sized car seat can greatly reduce the risk of injuries during a car crash. For tips on selecting & installing child safety seats, check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
The VRFA Public Education division offers free car seat inspections for residents of Algona, Auburn and Pacific by appointment only:
Fall Prevention
You can significantly reduce your risk for falls by staying fit, making sure your home environment is hazard free and asking your physician to review your medications on a regular basis. For additional guidance and resources, contact us at info@vrfa.org.
Fireworks Regulations & Safety
To prevent injuries, we recommend attending a public display rather than using fireworks. For those who choose to use fireworks, it is important to know both the regulations for your area and safety tips. Each of the three cities served by the VRFA have local ordinances that address the purchase and discharge of fireworks. A brief summary of the regulations is included in the flyer below as well as safety tips.
Heart Attacks & Strokes
A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery, carrying blood to the muscles of the heart, is blocked. A stroke occurs when blood vessels carrying blood to the brain rupture or are blocked. If you or someone you know experiences a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about the signs and symptoms in the information sheet below.
Poisoning
Did you know poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death? Learn more regarding toxic substances, poisoning prevention and what you can do if you suspect poisoning in the brochure below, visit the Washington Poison Center website at wapc.org or call 1-800-222-1222.
Swimming & Water Safety
Water safety is crucial in our region, where rivers and lakes are all around us and our water stays cold enough to cause hypothermia even in the summer months. The VRFA sells custom-fit, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for a reduced cost for VRFA residents only. Please call for our available sizes.
Vial of Life
In an emergency, time is crucial and so is your medical information. You can help emergency responders by maintaining your medical information in a “Vial of Life” kit, free from the VRFA. If your medications change, simply update your information form inside of the vial. Contact us to receive your own “Vial of Life” kit.
Window Falls
Windows attract curious children, and those under the age of seven are most at risk of falling from windows. See the information sheet below for details on how to prevent window falls in your home.
