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SAFE KIDS NC

Our mission statement is simple: To Keep All Kids Safe From Preventable Injuries.

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Operation Medicine Drop

Safely and securely dispose of your unused, unwanted and expired medications with Operation Medicine Drop

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Safe Kids NC Information

ATV Safety

Bike & Pedestrian Safety

Child Passenger Safety

Choking & Strangulation Safety

Falls Safety

Gun Safety

Heatstroke - Never Leave Your Child Alone

Playground Safety

Sleep Safety

Sports Safety

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Water Safety

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News & Events

News

Thursday, June 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Fire Marshal Urges North Carolinians to Celebrate Safely During America's 250th Anniversary

Friday, June 12, 2026

NEWS ADVISORY: Local and State Partners Hot Car Demonstration Highlights Deadly Dangers of Vehicular Heatstroke

Monday, April 20, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Safe Kids NC, OSFM, and Safe Kids Durham Partner for Operation Medicine Drop Event During National Take Back Saturday

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Newsletters

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Injury Prevention Pipeline - December 2020

Monday, November 02, 2020

Injury Prevention Pipeline - November 2020

Thursday, October 01, 2020

Injury Prevention Pipeline - October 2020

Monday, August 31, 2020

Injury Prevention Pipeline - September 2020

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Injury Prevention Pipeline - August 2020

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