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As the school year comes to an end, we want to remind everyone to stay safe. Whether you're traveling, participating in summer activities, or just enjoying time with friends and family, please remember to practice safety and take necessary precautions. This includes wearing helmets and safety gear, staying hydrated, being mindful of your surroundings, and following traffic laws. Let's make this summer a safe one!

Wear a bicycle helmet
Adjust your bicycle to fit
Check your equipment
See and be seen
Control the bicycle
Watch for and avoid road hazards
Use verbal & non-verbal communication
Avoid riding at night

Make sure you stay hydrated. Avoid dehydration by drinking lots of water and cool liquids throughout the day. (Avoid alcohol and caffeine.)

Never leave a child in a car

Heatstroke in children can happen quickly, as their bodies are smaller, heat up faster, and are therefore more prone to the effects of extreme temperatures. Heatstroke fatalities can happen in vehicles parked in shaded areas and in temperatures as low as 57 degrees, even with the windows cracked.

Lock your car when you aren’t using it.
Even if you don’t have a child of your own, a boy or girl in your neighborhood could get into your unlocked vehicle, with tragic consequences.
Never leave your child alone in a car, even if you think you’ll only be gone for a minute.
Rolling down a window does little to keep a vehicle cool.
Heatstroke can happen even on a relatively cool day.
A vehicle can reach a dangerous temperature in as little as 10 minutes.
When you’re driving with your child, remember to always look before you lock to make sure your child has been dropped off at daycare or with a caregiver.
Keep an item in the back – like a teddy bear. Put the bear up front with you when your child is in their car seat to serve as a reminder.
Or, put your purse or phone in the back with the child.
Some new vehicles even come with backseat reminder technology.
And if you see a child in distress in a vehicle – ACT. Call 911 immediately and get help.

Reminders

Central Falls Express Health walk-in, NO APPOINTMENT required! Saturdays only
(Walk-in is first come, first serve) 8:00am-4:30pm

COVER ALL KIDS ALL income eligible kids (under age 19) in Rhode Island can enroll in RIte Care (Medicaid) Health insurance coverage, regardless of immigration status, including children who are undocumented and DACA recipients. For more information, click here

Medicaid Members - Is your mailing address up to date? It is important that your address is up-to-date and that you read everything you get in the mail from the State of Rhode Island and from your health plan. For more information, click here

Community Resources/Events

Central Falls Summer Food Service Program Kickoff

Monday, June 26, 2023, 12pm-2pm @ Veterans Memorial Park (416 Hunt Street)

Empowerment Factory

Art in the Park is every Wednesday in July and August this summer. Space is limited to 20 kids per event, so don't wait! Visit their website to see a list of all dates or give them a call at 401-365-1010 to talk with one of their team members.

Central Falls Salsa Night - Friday June 30th @ Roosevelt Avenue Bridge Central Falls, for more information, click here

Salsa Lessons, live music, performances, food trucks & more

Pawtucket Prevention Coalition

Anti-Marijuana Poster Contest - Deadline July 10, 2023
Campaign is open to anyone 17 years old or younger. Visit website for more information

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